Английская Википедия:Howick Farmhouse, Itton
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox historic site Howick Farmhouse, in the hamlet of Howick, near Itton, Monmouthshire is a farmhouse dating from the mid-16th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Its associated barns and stable block have their own Grade II listings.
History
Sir Cyril Fox and Lord Raglan date the house to 1540–1550 in their three-volume guide Monmouthshire Houses.Шаблон:Sfn It was extended in the 17th century, and altered in the 19th century.[1] It remains a private house and had further, minor, modifications in the 20th century.[1]
Architecture and description
The architectural historian John Newman describes the farmhouse and its buildings as "a fine group".Шаблон:Sfn Cadw records the farmhouse as a "a very good 16th century yeoman's house".[1] The house is built entirely of stone,Шаблон:Sfn an approach to construction then rare in Monmouthshire, although common in England.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn It is built to a two-room, two-storey plan, with a slate roof.[1] The building is notable for its impressive Tudor windows and a "rich" range of interior period features.[1]
The farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building.[1] Its two barns and the associated stable block have their own Grade II listings.[2][3][4]
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