Grappenhall eyesore site,building left vacant for 25 years, Rectory site, on Church Lane,Warrington,Cheshire,England,UK
Rectory circa 1830, stucco with grey slate roof, Gothick. Of 2 storeys and 5 windows; the left and right wings, each of 1 bay and one slightly recessed, are of (or altered during) 1855 (drawings in the possession of the rector). Crenellated Gothick porch has Tudor arch and corner pinnacles. Part-glazed double doors at back of porch under Tudor-arched fan with flowing pattern of cusped iron bars. A 1-storey canted bay to each side of porch has Gothick pointed windows: left bay has ornate iron cresting; that to right bay removed for repair (1983). Upper windows are 2-light casements, each light of 12 panes, margined, above porch and bay windows. Right wing and upper storey of left wing have 12-pane recessed sashes; lower left window is replaced. Interior: Doors have 6 raised and fielded panels. Plain open-string dogleg stair has stick balusters, mahogany rail and curtail. Legacy System number: 59018 Legacy System: LBS
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Photo credit: © Tony Smith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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