Blencow Hall |
| Hob Uid: 11273 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Eden
Greystoke
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| Grid Ref : NY4501032600 |
| Summary : Fortified house with gatehouse wing constructed during the late 15th century with additions and alterations of 1590 and further 20th century alterations.Two-storey 4-bay hall with flanking rectangular 3-storey single-bay towers, the left tower extending to the rear as a 2-storey, 5-bay gatehouse wing, forming overall, an H-shape. |
More information : [NY 4501 3260] Blencow Hall [G.T.] (1)
Blencow Hall with tower probably built about the beginning of the 16th cent. in imitation of a Pele. The date stone 1590 gives the
date of the building of the central block. The building at the rear
thought to be a chapel probably results from a Gothic window
re-used. (2-3)
The SW tower is apparently the earliest structure with a later twin added to the NE: both are derelict. The 1590 dated central block and the 16th cent. south wing are restored and occupied.
The pointed arch window surround survives in a simple one-room stone building at NY 44993262 [Chapel (LB) published on OS 25"]. There is a strong local tradition of its original use as a chapel.
See GPs AO/66/193/1, 2, 3. (4)
Blencow Hall Grade 1 (5)
Listed with plan and illustration. (6) |