Manor Farmhouse, Long Clawson
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Manor Farmhouse, Long Clawson
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 24 Apr 2015
The house dates back to the late 16th century, originally built for Richard Hastings, 2nd son of Sir Henry Hastings, Sheriff of Leicester, although it moved out of the hands of the aristocratic family, becoming two dwellings by the late 17th century. By around 1800 it had again become a single dwelling as the farmhouse of Manor Farm. Built of the local ironstone with limestone window surrounds and brickwork in the three main gables, it largely retains its Tudor appearance. The house is Listed Grade II*, specifically in recognition of the large number of original internal features including fireplaces and gypsum floors, some of which have come to light during recent modernisation. The cob wall surrounding the garden with its slate capping is attractive, but in fact is a modern feature.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.836678
Longitude
-0.929658