Building record 1221/1/1 - Foxwood Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse, garden wall and gate piers. It was built in the mid to late 17th century with an 18th century portion. It is brick with a slate roof and is T-shaped in plan with the mid-late 17th century portion to the downstroke. The entrance front is 18th century with three bays symmetrically disposed. The date stone reads "This House/was Built By/John and Ann/Wright 1762". Attached to the front is a garden wall forming a roughly rectangular enclosure. There are also stone gate piers opposite the front door.

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Full Description

Foxwood Farmhouse, Garden Wall and Gate Piers. Mid to late 17th century with 18th century portion. Brick with slate roof. T-shaped plan with the mid-late 17th century portion to the downstroke. Entrance front is 18th century with three bays symmetrically disposed. Date stone reads "This House/was Built By/John and Ann/Wright 1762". Attached to the front is a garden wall forming a roughly rectangular enclosure. Stone gate piers opposite front door. Rear: mid-late 17th century wing adjoins the centre of the 1762 addition. Stone plinth, 6 x 3 cells of small framing with angle and tension braces. Full architectural description (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/59 (Report). SCH1934.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /5/59.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 791 724 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ77SE
Civil Parish PEOVER SUPERIOR, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County PEOVER SUPERIOR, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 29 2004 9:00AM