Building record 2174 - The Mews and Lowerhouse Mill Cottage

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Summary

Grade II listed former farmhouse and barn, now two houses. Built in the 17th century with 19th and 20th century alterations. It is buff sandstone with a slate roof and three stone chimneys. Originally L- shaped it is now rectangular with a converted corn barn to the west and part of the original farmhouse to east. Demolition of a barn has revealed a timber-framed wall.

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Full Description

The Mews and Lowerhouse Hill Cottage, Albert Road. Formerly farmhouse and barn, now two houses. C17 with C19 and C20 alterations. Buff sandstone, Kerridge slate roof. Three stone chimneys. Originally L- shaped, now rectangular with a converted corn barn to the west, part of original farmhouse to east. Demolition of a barn has revealed a timber-framed wall and roof truss of a collar and tiebeam. Full architectural description (1 & 2).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 202, 2, 2 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 57919 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. 202, 2, 2.
  • <2> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 57919.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 922 776 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97NW
Civil Parish BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BOLLINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 5 2018 11:49AM