Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SKE15642 - Castle Farmhouse, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst: Interpretative Historic Building Survey

Title Castle Farmhouse, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst: Interpretative Historic Building Survey
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2008

Abstract/Summary

An interpretative vernacular buildings survey of Castle Farmhouse, Sissinghurst. A Grade II Listed building, built in 1855, seen as a period of high Victorian farming. Constructed from red brick in flemish bond, with the addition of blue brick 'ornamental' burnt headers, to create a chequered pattern. The plain and fishscale tiled roof is layed in bands, surmounted by four sets of tall chimney stacks all with heavy brick mouldings and over-sailing courses. The building, rectangular in plan, is three storeys high and exhibits gauged rubbed brickwork around its entrances and windows. Its gables are crow-stepped and spring from projecting kneelers. The interior exhibits less architectural detailing, with lath and plaster walls. The old stable and garaging, not listed, are associated with the farmhouse, so too the entrance drives and parkland to the west. The house is architecturally divided between higher status rooms at the south end and 'lower status' service activities at the northern end.
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Kent County Council Heritage 2009/64

Referenced Monuments (1)

  • SISSINGHURST CASTLE FARMHOUSE (Listed Building)

Referenced Events (1)

  • EKE10009 Castle Farmhouse, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst: Interpretative Historic Building Survey (Ref: NT SMR 140952)

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Jun 5 2023 3:23PM