Monument record 2198/2 - Charles Head House
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Charles Head House. Small manor house. Late C16/early C17 with alterations dated 1764. Coursed squared buff sandstone rubble with pine sandstone quoins. Stone-slate roof, stone ridge and three stone chimneys. Rectangular lobby-entry house. Two-storey, four-bay front. Windows are square-sectioned stone mullions. Gabled porch has RP (Robert Pott) and 1764 carved above. Behind is original chamfered doorcase and four-board door. Interior: Has lost oak baffle. Exposed ceiling beams. Windows have mullions chamfered behind mid C18 panelled window seats. Fireplace in grey sandstone. To rear is dogleg stairase with turned column balusters (1).
<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/110 (Report). SCH1934.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /3/110.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 979 787 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NE |
| Civil Parish | RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 21 2002 12:18PM