Building record 1499700000 - 6 Lower Street, Quainton

Summary

Late C19 building, originally more than one cottage.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Quainton Conservation Area

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Type and Period (2)

  • HOUSE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1800 AD to 2099 AD)
  • BAKERY? (19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1999 AD?)

Description

Late C19 brick building, (originally more than one cottage) positioned close to the front of its plot.
Two storeys, the building sits beneath a shallow pitched gable roof laid in slates. Brick chimney
stack positioned on the ridgeline. Walls are constructed of buff coloured brick with red/orange brick
used to articulate fenestration openings and quoins. Three 8 over 8 timber sash windows to first
floor, two 8 over 8 sashes and a tripartite sash to ground floor with two doorways now clocked. All
openings to ground floor contained beneath red brick arches. This building maintains much of its
original, form, character and significance. It is prominently positioned and its, form, architectural
detailing and use of contrasting coloured materials make it a visually attractive and eye catching
building which makes a positive contribution to the street scene. Local Heritage Asset in conservation area (1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC23745 Bibliographic reference: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2015. Quainton Conservation Area Review.

Location

Grid reference SP 74576 20034 (point)
Civil Parish QUAINTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jun 24 2021 6:54PM

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