Building record 1486 - Lease Farm Cottage

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Summary

Grade II listed former farmhouse and labourers cottage. It was built in the 17th century with 20th century alterations and additions. It is timber framed on a brick plinth with a thatched roof. It has a long rectangular plan with a four-bay south front. The left end bay is lower and is the former cottage and has a three-light dormer window swept over by thatch. The right end bay is a 20th century addition.

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Full Description

Lease Farm Cottage, Morley Green Road. Formerly farmhouse and labourers cottage, now a house. C17 with C20 alterations and additions. Timber framed on brick plinth, thatched roof. Long rectangular plan with two room gable-entry house as core. Four-bay south front. Left end bay is lower and is the former cottage and has three-light dormer swept over by thatch. Right end bay is a C20 addition. Interior: shouldered lintel to former gable-entry by chamfered heck post and fire beam, chamfered ceiling beams. Three-light square-sectioned wood mullioned window now contained inside does not appear to have been glazed. Full architectural description (1&2).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /1/297 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 414947 (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. /1/297.
  • <2> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 414947.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 823 827 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ88SW
Civil Parish WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County POWNALL FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 20 2018 3:36PM