Description

SJ 98 SE KETLESHULME C.P. MACCLESFIELD ROAD
(North Side)

1/85 Gap House

14/4/1967

GV II

Farmhouse: rear range dated 1662, front range dated 1773 both for the
Brocklehurst family, addition to right dated 1976. Coursed, squared,
buff, sandstone rubble and sandstone dressings. Kerridge stone-slate
roof and stone ridge to the front, Welsh slate in the valley. 4 gable
stone chimneys., Square in plan with 2 parallel ridges. 2-storey
symmetrical 3-bay east front. Sandstone plinth, rusticated quoins and
ashlar band at 1st floor. End bays have 12-pane sashes under flat
rusticated heads. Semi-circular headed, rusticated doorcase, over
fanlight with radial glazing bars and a pair of C20 panelled doors.
Datestone above reads G A B 1773 and a similar 12-pane sash above
that. 2i-storey west front has a mixture of windows including a
2-light tall chamfered stone mullion, 2-light sliding sashes and a
semi-circular headed light. Date plaque reads GB 1662.
Interior: Appears to be mainly C19 but not fully inspected.

Listing NGR: SJ9965580262

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26615137

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