Description

LAUNDE

SK 70 SE LAUNDE ROAD

5/47 Launde Abbey : Stables

GV II

Stable block. Mid C18. Very finely coursed ironstone, almost ashlar work,
the hipped roof of Swithland slate to the front slopes, Welsh slate behind.
Outer single storey hipped wings, the main range two storied with central pedimented
gable, containing shallow segmental arch with voussoirs and 6-light sash window
above. String course emphasises gable which has clock in apex. Four bays
to each side, with outer 4-light wood mullioned and transomed windows with
single opening lights. Inner doors with overlight. Upper 6-light sash windows.
All openings have stone lintels. End bays, behind the low projecting wings,
are cottages entered from rear. That to south has a rear wing with two 2-light
casement windows to each floor, and inner doorway. Rear windows are largely
concrete splayed openings with iron glazing bars but to each side of the door
is a larger 9-light wood mullioned and transomed window. One upper loading
door to each side.

Listing NGR: SK7974304245

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26337395

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Recommended Books

• 
  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)