Building record 1982/1 - Bridge Farm Farmhouse & attached Shippon

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Summary

Bridge Farm Farmhouse and attached shippon. 1685, altered and attached shippon late 18th century. Irregular bond brown brick with stone dressings, slate roofs, probably later. Two brick chimneys on ridge. Two storeys with five bay front with central two storey gabled porch and large projecting gables at each end. Mid 19th century iron casements in mullioned timber-frames. Datestone removed since Provisional List was compiled in 1960. Interior not inspected. Two storey shippon, attached to farmhouse, of brick with slate roof. A shippon is a farm building used to house cows overnight.

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Full Description

Bridge Farm Farmhouse and attached Shippon. 1685, altered and attached shippon late C18. Irregular bond brown brick with stone dressings, slate roofs, probably later. Two brick chimneys on ridge. Two storeys with five bay front with central two storey gabled porch and large projecting gables at each end. Mid C19 iron casements in mullioned timber-frames. Semi- hexagon bay window to rear with hipped roof of shaped slates. Later open timber framed gabled porch after John Douglas. Datestone removed since Provisional List was compiled in 1960. Interior not inspected. Two storey shippon, attached to farmhouse, of brick with slate roof. Camber arched openings, sandstone hinge blocks, boarded doors, diabolo-shaped vents to hayloft. Full architectural description (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /1/143 (Report). SCH1934.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /1/143.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 340 620 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ36SW
Civil Parish LOWER KINNERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County LOWER KINERTON, DODLESTON, CHESHIRE

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Oct 14 2021 3:18PM