Building record 1067017003 - Grooms Cottage & The Granary (north range), Mentmore

Summary

Late nineteenth century stables to Mentmore Towers, built in 1869-1870, now converted to houses.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Mentmore Conservation Area

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Type and Period (2)

  • STABLE (Built 1869-1870, 19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1945 AD)
  • (Alternate Type) ESTATE BUILDING (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

Part of the domestic stable block serving the mansion. North range converted to residential use. 1 ½ storeys. English bond red brickwork (as for Archway and Church End Stables) but with garage doors prominent and with small dormers (like The Mews).
Significance: Mid-period Rothschild estate building in characteristic Old English style, part of one of the
main estate buildings serving the mansion. Part of domestic stable yard for large country house with riding house reflecting particular equine interest of successive C19 owners. Converted to domestic use, interiors altered. With the adjacent Church Cottage they form an important element in the approach to the village from Wing. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).

Sources (1)

  • <19>XYSBC23698 Unpublished document: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2019. Mentmore Conservation Area Review. [Mapped feature: #44883 ]

Location

Grid reference SP 90438 19779 (point)
Civil Parish MENTMORE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2021 10:42AM

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