Description

SJ 97 NE KETTLESHULME C.P. STOCKS LANE
(South Side)

3/89 Clayton Fold House

GV II

Farmhouse: dated 1629 but some years earlier, with C19 and C20
alterations. Coursed, squared, buff, sandstone rubble. Kerridge
stone-slate roof, stone ridge and 2 stone chimneys. 2-storey, 3-bay
front. Left end bay obscured by lean-to in same materials. Central
bay has rebated ovolo-moulded 2-light window (mullion missing) with
horned 4-pane sash above. 4-panelled door at right under chamfered
wooden lintel. Above is copper plaque in moulded stone surround
reading.

THIS HOUSE AND LANDE WAS GIVEN BY THOMAS OVEFE TO THE POORE OF THESE
TOWNSHIPS FEARNLEE, TAXALL, KETTLESHULME, DISLEY, PRESTBURY,
MACCLESFEELDE FOR EVER Wch. THOMAS DYED THE 16th OF JULY IN THE YEARE
OF OVR LORD 1629.

Eaves have projecting stones supporting remains of wooden guttering.
Rear has rebated 2-light mullioned window (mullion missing) and left
gable has a 2-light and 3-light (one mullion surviving), both rebated.
Interior: 2 rooms and lobby inside. Main room has ovolo-moulded beam
and ovolo-moulded lintels to rear of windows. Mid C19 heavy fire
surround and iron range in original chimney breast which also contains
a square wooden spice cupboard in dentilated surround.

Listing NGR: SJ9940679836

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26599222

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Recommended Books

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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas