Building record 2238 - Cophurst and Cophurst Knot

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Summary

Grade II listed former farmhouse, later three cottages and now used as two houses. Built in the late 17th century they were altered in the late 18th century with 20th century alterations and additions. They are built of washed rubble with a Kerridge stone-slate roof and three brick chimneys. The building is long and rectangular in plan and runs downhill. It may have originally been a house and shippon (cowhouse) in a line.

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Formerly farmhouse, later three cottages, now two houses. Late C17, altered late C18, C20 alterations and additions. Washed rubble with Kerridge stone-slate roof and three brick chimneys. Long rectangular plan running downhill; perhaps originally house and shippon in a line. Door to right has massive lintel and chamfered stone surround with two-light chamfered, stone- mullioned window (mullion now missing). Other windows are horizontal sliding sashes. Interior: Seems to retain no original features (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /48 (Report). SCH1934.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /48.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 943 806 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ98SW
Civil Parish POTT SHRIGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County POTT SHRIGLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 26 2004 2:01PM