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The
listing of buildings and
structures of
special historical and/or architectural merit began in 1950. In
Merriott there are over seventy,
providing
a wonderful insight into the work and way of life of earlier residents.
We aim to feature some of them on this page and build up a pictorial record of
properties as they happen to look in 2010-201 and we invite owners to join in the
project and tell us about their particular property. We would very much like to
include photographs and information about indoor features that is not currently
published elsewhere. We would also like to receive
input from anyone with a story to tell about a particular property - who once
lived there, what it was once used for, and so on. For
information on how to make a submission, see the Contact
Information page.
If you would like to
know more about listed buildings in general, visit
http://www.heritage.co.uk/apavilions/glstb.html
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Photo: Alan
Keene
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St
Katherine's Lodge, 84 Lower Street,
Grade II listed
A
very attractive detached house built in the 19c but in a 17c style
of precisely cut and squared ham stone under a Welsh slate roof.
The mullioned windows are particularly attractive, each set in a
chamfered recess and further enhanced by the inclusion of ovolo
(convex quadrant) ham stone mouldings. In addition, above each
window there is a 'label' (ornamental stonework). The picture show
the front of the house but there are matching windows to the sides
and to the rear. Another attractive feature is the studded front
door set in a moulded cambered arch. At the rear of this property
is a lean-to building that once housed the last of the village
bakeries. See also The
History of St Katherine's Lodge |
Photos: Alan
Keene
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The
Lodge, Moorlands Road,
Grade II listed
Another 19c house that English
Heritage suggest was perhaps designed
by
Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect of nearby Moorlands House. It
is constructed of cut and squared ham stone with ashlar dressings,
and has a Welsh slate roof. Its brick chimney stacks are set
diagonally on square bases, an unusual feature the casual observer
might well miss. There are three bays, the centre bay having a
narrow projection into which is set the front door. Above the
front door is a decorative plaque depicting a shield. The leaded
windows are hollow chamfered, set in chamfered recesses. The
labels over the doorway and some windows, and the hipped stone
roof over the window to the left of the doorway, add further
interest
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Photos: Alan
Keene
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Lindum
House, 33 Broadway,
Grade II listed
The
contrast between the front and rear elevations of this lovely old
building is somewhat pronounced, with the most attractive view
being hidden from general view. It was built in the 17c of
ham stone rubble and, viewed form the front, has a beautifully
shaped thatched roof, which in turn draws attention to the contrasting
window arrangement between floors. The ground floor has
three-light mullioned
windows set in chamfered recesses with labels, whilst the first
floor has most unusual semi-circular arched three-light casements
set in the thatch. In contrast to this precise layout, the rear elevation
has a variety of very simple randomly set casements. The front elevation
also include an ashlars porch with a Welsh slate roof. There is a
single-bay thatched extension on the south-west side of the
building which you can see in the view of the rear elevation.
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Photo: Alan
Keene
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The
Firs, Moorlands Road,
Grade II listed
This
is not a house that passersby get to see that often since it's rather
tucked away down a drive off Moorlands Road. It's a lovely 19c
building, extended in the 20c. According to English Heritage, the architect of the original
building might have been Sir George Gilbert Scott, the architect
of nearby Moorlands House (now two properties). Built of ham stone
with a Welsh slate roof, The Firs has hollow-chamfer mullioned windows in chamfered recesses
with labels. Another nice feature is the front door which is set
in a gabled porch.
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Photo: Alan
Keene
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Highway
Cottage, Church Street Grade II listed
Original semi-detached, two-storey, thatched roof cottage that has
17c origins.
Built of local
stone rubble, rendered and colour washed. It has a stepped
coped south gable and a half-hipped north gable. The central brick
chimney stack is built of brick. Small casement windows with
3-light at ground floor and 2-light on the upper floor, cutting
into the thatch. There
are some exposed
timbers alongside upper windows.
The door is 19c
with a protective rustic timber and hipped thatched porch. The
original cottage now
incorporates a 19c cottage at right angles to form one dwelling. |
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Photo: Alan
Keene
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Former
Anglican Sunday School, Sandy Hole, Grade II listed
Set
high in the south gable end is a plaque inscribed 'Merriott Sunday
School 1834'. By 1861 it was a National Day School and in 1875/6,
after the erection of the Infants Board school across the road, it
became a mixed Board School. The schools were commonly referred to
as Big School and Little School. In 1972 both schools were merged
as Merriott First School. Constructed of ham stone, elevations of
rubble, gable ends cut and squared. Welsh slate roof. Crosses high
on both gable ends. Elevations have beautiful hollow-chamfered
mullioned windows. Substantial boarded and studded door over which
there is an inscription' Remember thy Creator in the days of thy
youth' - Ecc 12' Modern brick chimneys. More
photos click here |
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Photo: Alan
Keene |
Kings
Head, Church Street, Grade II listed
This Inn was in
business by 1745, some 265 years ago. Ham stone cut and squared.
Clay tiled roof, probably previously thatched. Attractive mullioned
windows in chamfered recesses to the left of the main doorway.
Wooden frame windows to the right of the doorway. The chimneys are
brick built, one been especially tall to clear the roof line. More
recent rendering below the window height, probably to combat water
penetration, not particularly attractive but it isn't too
intrusive. Overall, a lovely building, very easy on the eye. More
photos click here |
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Photo: Alan
Keene |
No
18, Higher Street, Grade II listed
End of row cottage. Probably 18c. Walls ham stone rubble. Brick chimney
stacks. Thatched roof. Interesting mix of small casement
windows, with the central upper window set higher in the thatch.
Charming front entrance door with stepped access. Typical
of old Merriott cottages, precious few of which remain. More
photos click here |
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Photo: Alan
Keene |
The
Village Lockup,
Lower
Street, Grade II listed
Believed to be late 18c. Ham stone walls. Stone tiles. Door of oak outer
panels with iron inner panel, all held together by rows of iron
studs. Rudimentary internal stone seating either side. No
ventilation or light except for small barred grill over the door. No
water or sanitation. It would be nice to see inside - anyone
know who holds the key? For pictures of the
inside - click here |
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Photo: Alan
Keene |
No
72, Broadway, Grade II listed
Detached
house. Late 18c, early 19c. Ham stone cut and squared, thatched
roof. Front boundary marked by squared random rubble
walling about one metre high, capped with cast-iron railings
having alternate points and fleur-de-lys tops, with obelisk
finials to cast iron standards and gateposts. Until recent times,
a farmhouse, with access alongside to farm yard and buildings at the
rear.
Beyond the house, you can see 'Webb's poplar trees', a longtime
feature of the village. More
photos click here |
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Photo: Nigel
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The
Girdlers, Lower Street, Grade II listed
This
delightful, beautifully proportioned detached house has a stone
above the front door bearing the date 1766, which makes it close
on 250 years old. It's built mainly of ham stone and the roof is
of Welsh slate. It has beautiful mullioned windows, with beaded surrounds
and shallow architraves. Each window has three openings set in
iron frames and to complete the charming design, the front
door has a hipped timber and shingle hood.
More
photos click here You can
also see older
pictures of this property on the Old
Photos/Buildings
page. |
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Photo: Nigel
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Chest Tombs, All
Saints Churchyard, Grade II listed
Two of a number of ham stone chest tombs in All Saints' churchyard. They commemorate the lives of members
of the Templeman, French and other well-to-do village families and are generally late 17c
and early 18c, so they have
been standing there for well over 200 years. The base of each
tomb is buried. Features of particular interest are the side panels,
the coving to the hipped tops and the fluted pilasters at each
corner. Sadly, some of the tombs are falling into serious
disrepair. To see more chest tomb photos, click here.
If you would like to know more about chest tombs, visit this
website: http://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/chesttombs/chesttombs.htm
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