| Summary : A large country house which was built in the 15th century, with 16th century additions, 17th century alterations and extensive mid 1730's extensions. The earliest parts of the building are of calciferous sandstone rubble with pink sandstone rubbleextensions and flush quoins. There is tenuous evidence that the oldest parts include a tower. The 18th century parts are of pink sandstone ashlar with rusticated pilasters, string course, open-balustraded parapet and V-jointed quoins, all on moulded plinth. There are 18th century lead downspouts. The building has a graduated hipped greenslate roof with sandstone ashlar chimney stacks. It is two storeys high and has a nine bay facade with wings built around a small courtyard, the rear range incorporating the original house. |