Description

SO 49 NW RATLINGHOPE C.P. RATLINGHOPE

5/45 The Manor House

21 3 68

- II

Manor house. C.1600 remodelled and extended 1761 (painted date and initials
"AH" to gable) with later additions and alterations. Roughcast over coursed
limestone and quartzite rubble, slate roofs (graded to gable) and 2 brick
ridge stacks, one to main range and one to gable. T-shaped in plan with long,
main range aligned north-east to south-west. 2 storeys with attic to gable;
irregular fenestration, 1:3 windows, C19 multi-paned and slightly recessed
leaded casements with small panes, those on ground floor of main range with
cambered heads; 6-panel door (upper panels now glazed) in plain doorcase to
gable. Interior. Plain staircase, remodelled 1761, winding 2 ways at head,
massive chamfered beams and heavy joists to ground floor rooms of main range;
several good C17 and mid C18 doors, double purlin roof to gable.

Listing NGR: SO4015396604

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26594903

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