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Summary

Ancaster Hall, Main Street, Ancaster.

Full description

Ancaster Hall is predominantly 17th century with 18th and 19th century additions and alterations. Built in dressed limestone rubble, with ashlar quoins and dressings, it has stone-coped gables and a finial at the north end, together with two stone ridge chimney stacks and a plain tiled roof. Originally, the building was L-shaped in plan, but in about 1700 a parallel range was added to the rear. At the front there is an off-centre, early 18th century, double door flanked by stone mullioned casement windows. Traces of an earlier 17th century phase with a moulded plinth can be seen on the south side. Internally, the building contains an early 18th century staircase, contemporary decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling. At the front of the house is an 18th century stone balustrade. The building is now subdivided into flats. 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}{2}

<1> Department of the Environment, 1984, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 6/5 (Index). SLI9258.

<2> David Gregory, 1999, Photographs of Ancaster Hall, - (Photograph). SLI12708.

Monument Types

• HOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1630 AD? to 1970 AD?)
• FLATS (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1970 AD? to 2050 AD)

Associated Events

• Site Visit to Ancaster Hall

Protected Status

• Conservation Area
• Listed Building

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