Listed Building: WINWHISTLE COTTAGE (107507)

HOLT SU 00 NE BURTS LANE 6/49 Winwhistle Cottage II Shown on OS Map as Skies Farm. Detached cottage. Probably mid-late C16 origin. Originally of open-hall form, - possibly a long-house. Timber framed walls, half hipped thatched roof, one brick stack at right end, one left of centre - both these late insertions. One storey and attic. Right of centre, ledged door in C20 plastered porch with hipped roof. Lean-to extension at left end with plastered walls and tiled roof. Ground floor has three C20 casements with lead lights. Attic has 3 dormers with similar casements. C20 rear extension with plastered walls and thatched roof. Internally, evidence of smoke-blackered timbers and plaster in loft. Several original timber framed partitions, some with later brick filling. In hall, large open fireplace with timber lintel and bread oven - altered. Inner room probably always floored over, with ladder access from hall. (R.C.H.M. Monument 5. Dorset Vol V). Listing NGR: SU0620405777

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Nov 1 2006 5:13PM