81 to 83 Main Street, Swithland (Grade II)

Geo: 52.7136, -1.1943
Date ListedFri 1st October, 1982
CategoryStatutory Listed Building
AddressNos. 81 and 83 Main Street Swithland LE12 8TG
GradeGrade II
Grid ReferenceSK5452613188
LBS189120
Volume, Map, Item286, 3, 64
ParishSwithland
WardRothley & Thurcaston
Conservation AreaSwithland
Description

Two cottages of 1842. Granite rubble stone with plinth and buff brick dressings including shouldered coped gables with kneelers. Swithland slate roof with brown brick central ridge and rear wing stacks. Irregular composition with projecting gable to right. Two storeys of casements, some with original iron lattice. No. 81 to left has gabled porch with Tudor arch and hoodmould and 1842 in stone shield over. 1 light casement to right with hoodmould. Left side a similar 2 light both floors with C20 canopied door to left and 1 light. C20 outshut to left on rear with 2 light casement. No.83 to right in projecting gable has 4 light canted bay with iron lattice and hipped slate roof and 2 light casement with hoodmould and cambered lintel above. On right side a 1 light casement, then 1983 wing projecting right. Granite rubble stone with buff brick dressings. 1 light, repositioned door surround and 2 light window.

The description above describes the salient features of the building as it was at the date of listing. It is given in order to aid identification; it is not intended to be either comprehensive or exclusive.

Statutory Listing covers all parts of the property and its curtilage, ie all internal and external elements whether described or not.