Description

HOLTSPUR TOP LANE

5134
(west side)
Barn to north-east of
Holtspur Bottom Farmhouse
SU 99 SW 3/42

II GV

C17 and C18. Large weatherboarded range with tiled roof now converted to residential
use. Four north-western bays are oldest, probably C17. Central cart door porch
to south, flanked by lean-to additions. Trusses have queen struts supporting
cellar which carried diagonal posts to the upper purlins. Jowled posts, straight
braces. South-eastern 3 bays of later date with smaller section timbers. Trusses
have curved posts supporting both purlins off tie beam but propped by struts
and queen posts: collar to upper purlins. Jowled posts and curved braces.
Conversion: floor inserted in south-eastern part but trusses left open to roof.
Small dwelling formed in north-westernmost bay. External alterations with simple
windows.

Listing NGR: SU9246590844

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THE ABOVE MENTIONED ENTRY WAS INCLUDED IN THE 33RD LIST DATED 17 MARCH 1982 FOR THE DISTRICT OF CHILTERN AND HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THAT LIST BY VIRTUE OF THE 16TH AMENDMENT OF THE 33RD LIST.
15.07.1999

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26455976

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Recommended Books

• 
  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)