Building record MLI96678 - Prospect House, Glentham

Summary

A 17th century farmhouse which underwent alterations in the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Type and Period (3)

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

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Full Description

A 17th century farmhouse which underwent major alterations in the late 18th century and minor alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was constructed of coursed limestone rubble and red brick with dark headers in Flemish bond and has stucco dressings. It also has a very wide and steeply pitched concrete tiled roof with stone coped gables with kneelers and two brick gable stacks. The roof space was originally used as a granary. 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} Prospect House (Barff Farm), Glentham. Partially extant 17th 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 to the side of the site. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/24.
  •  Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 2809.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0044 9105 (20m by 13m)
Civil Parish GLENTHAM, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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