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Sheriffhales Manor
Hob Uid: 73966
Location : Shropshire Sheriffhales
Grid Ref : SJ7565912097
Summary : Timber framed house of late 16th/17th century date, possibly on the site of a fortified manor house documented in 1367. The present house is of irregular cruciform plan, with a jettied porch and cross wing. It was heavily restored circa 1952.
More information : (SJ 75651210) Sheriffhales Manor (NAT) (1) The manor house, dating back to temp Eliz I, later the Dower House of the Dukes of Sutherland, who lived at Lilleshall Hall, was lately restored and is now scheduled. (2) A half-timbered farmhouse with plaster infilling. It has been modernised and much of the timberwork has been renewed. Not outstanding. (3) House. Late C16, C17, and heavily restored circa 1952. Timber framed with much planted tuber and rendered infill panels, decorated with concave lozenges and balusters in porch and cross wing. C2O tile roofs with partial catslide over outshut to rear. Irregular cruciform plan with 4 framed bays to left, projecting 4 framed bay gabled cross wing off-centre to right, 3 framed bays to right, and 2 storey gabled porch off-centre to left. 2 storeys and garret with 2 storey and attic cross wing.Grade II. (4) This may be on the site of a fortified manor house of William Trussell of Cublesdon, who was licenced to crenellate his manor house at `Shirreneshales' in 1367. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" (undated)
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Source details : Shropshire Mag 3 August 1952 31 (illust)
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Source details : District of Bridgnorth, 29-Sep-1951
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1367
Monument End Date : 1367
Monument Start Date : 1367
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C16/C17
Monument End Date : 1699
Monument Start Date : 1567
Monument Type : Manor House, Timber Framed House, Jettied House, Cross Wing House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored c1952
Monument End Date : 1962
Monument Start Date : 1942
Monument Type : Manor House, Jettied House, Timber Framed House, Cross Wing House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 9029
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 255205
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 71 SE 12
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-08-07
End Date : 1975-08-07

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Sheriffhales Manor