Listed Building: Barton Seagrave Hall (2/5)

Built for Bridges family. C18 country house in grounds. Initials WB and date 1725 on rainwater heads. Stone, ashlar front, Collyweston slate roof behind wooden cornice moulding. 2 storeys, attics; end blocks and central pedimented block project. 2:3:1:3:2 sash windows with glazing bars, plain surrounds and small keystones. 4 stone chimney stacks. Central doorway has bolection moulded surround, Roman Doric fluted pilasters, segmental pediment. 2 fold 6 panel door, oblong fanlight with glazing bars. 2 pedimented sash dormers. Attic window and stone coped gable to each end block. Early C19 conservatory on right. 5 window west side elevation on left has central doorway with pediment on consoles. Single storey and attic north east wing has 6 pedimented dormers, 5 ground floor and 2 dummy windows. C19 north west wing in keeping. Interior retains good moulded doorcases, dados, skirting boards. Close string newel staircase with turned balusters, ball finials to panelled newels with pendants. V.C.H., III, p 176. Barton Seagrave Hall, Orangery and Outbuilding form a group.

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Nov 22 2021 4:50PM