Site Event/Activity record ECH7167 - Field Observation on SJ 56 NW 20

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Technique(s)

Organisation

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME)

Date

27/02/1987

Map

Description

As described in list description. The whole is of sandstone blocks. The south-east front has a blocked doorway at the south-east corner. There is also a blocked window at upper storey level, and centrally. A low plinth on this side is continuous around the building but lost on the north side. The western side has an original blocked doorway, and a modern insertion close to it. There is also a blocked window at ground floor level. The north gable end, now much obscured by the additional stone wing has a blocked window at upper storey level, and partially obscured. A corresponding blocked window survives on the south gable. String coursing at middle and upper storey levels (but not continuous). Chimneys of brick.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ 56 NW 20. [Mapped features: #19498 SJ 56 NW 20; #19499 SJ 56 NW 20]

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Ashton Hall Farmhouse (Building)

Location

Location
Grid reference Centred SJ 506 690 (20m by 26m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ56NW
Civil Parish ASHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Apr 12 2023 11:48AM