Description

LAYER MARNEY LAYER BRETON ROAD
1.
5214
Dukes Farmhouse
TL 91 NW 16/26 23.6.52
II*
2.
C16 and C17 in red brick with flared headers, and red plain tile roof. Gabled
cross wing at west end. Two storeys and attics. 1:3 window range, early C19
vertical sliding, double hung sashes with glazing bars, and margin sashes, in
gauged arches. Cross wing has 2 original windows with 5 transomed lights and
moulded brick jambs and mullions. Similar single light windows on west side.
Moulded string course to cross wing. Main range has early C19 Tuscan porch
with columns and moulded; fluted, pilasters, flanked by small C19 windows in
gauged arches. Remains of early C18 doorcase Pith moulded architraves. Three
hipped dormers. Later extensions at rear. Internally are original moulded
beam, doors and some late C16 glass with a Tudor Rose and the initials ER.
Fine C16 fireplaces at ground and first floor. Early Cl7 panelling in situ.
Early C17 doors with original ironmongery. Early C18 panelling, moulded cornices
and doors. Early C19 staircase with stick balusters. Main roof is framed side
purlin. C16 wing is the remains of a large house, formerly extending to the
west. Originally moated, now filled.
(RCHM 3).

Listing NGR: TL9305918267

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17545632

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Recommended Books

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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  For the Record
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides): Written by Charles O'Brien, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Yale University Press [Hardcover]