Building record 1974/1 - Two Mile House

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Summary

Two Mile House, Wrexham Road. Farmhouse, late 17th century altered and added to left and rear, late 19th century walls of small brown bricks, slate roofs with sandstone kneelers and gable copings. Central brick chimney. Originally a three-bay symmetrical building of 2.5 storeys.

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Full Description

<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 55346 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Farmhouse, late C17 altered and added to, left and rear, late C19. Walls of small brown bricks in irregular bond. Grey slate roofs with sandstone kneelers and gable copings. Central brick chimney, largely rebuilt. Originally a 3-bay symmetrical building (with central front gable) of 2½ storeys with plain band at first floor and corbelled brick band at second floor. Two storey 2-bay extension, right, of uncertain date, in similar brickwork. Window and door openings altered with recessed small-pane sashes in original block and recessed, mullioned softwood casements in right wing. Late C19 and C20 alterations and additions at rear. Interior not inspected.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 261/2 c.1845 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The house and farm buildings to the rear (west and north) are depicted on this map.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 55346.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 261/2 c.1845.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 388 622 (33m by 34m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ36SE
Civil Parish MARLSTON CUM LACHE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County MARLSTON CUM LACH, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

May 2 2025 3:55PM