Building record MLI95026 - Tower Farmhouse, Swinstead
Summary
Tower Farmhouse, Swinstead.
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Grade II listed farmhouse, dating from the early 19th century. It is coursed limestone rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings and has plain tiled roofs with two brick wall stacks with moulded tops. It was designed as a farm on Grimsthorpe Estate for the Willoughby de Eresby family. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Tower Farm, Swinstead. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with linked working buildings to all four sides of the yard. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located on the site. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12338 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/230.
- <2> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 7290.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 03160 23432 (16m by 16m) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | SWINSTEAD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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