Building record MLI94837 - Syston Old Hall, Syston

Summary

Syston Old Hall, Syston.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Grade II listed small country house, dating from the 17th century and altered in 1830. It is coursed ironstone and limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and quoins and has a hipped slate roof with lead dressings and two moulded stone ridge stacks. On the east front is a copy of an elaborate late 16th century porch, but it is probably of 1830 date, (cf. Harlaxton Manor). The arms of de Ligne family is above in a strapwork cartouche. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1} Syston Old Hall, Syston. Extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard of U plan. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. Located within a Church and/or Manor farm group. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/117.
  •  Digital Archive: English Heritage / Historic England. 2015. Greater Lincolnshire Farmsteads Project. 6964.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 92935 40963 (27m by 27m) Surveyed
Civil Parish SYSTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 7 2023 2:08PM

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