2014

SK5434 : 56 Village Road, Clifton

taken 10 years ago, near to Clifton, Nottingham, England

56 Village Road, Clifton
56 Village Road, Clifton
The historical significance of this building is not apparent from this view.
The central part of the building is a timber-framed open-hall farmhouse dating from as early as 1319, an internal floor and the right-hand cross wing being added around 1600. The west bay was added in the 17th century, but rebuilt in brick in the 19th. The whole house was cased in brick in 1707 for Thomas and Joan Lambert, these initials and date appearing in the brickwork of the gable. The interior retains the majority of the unusual 14th century timber framing.
The English Heritage listing includes the following historical note:
"This building is of outstanding interest and importance. Timber-framed halls are rare survivals, and this example is particularly complete. Its framing is an unusual combination of aisle posts and base crucks, and a good part of the original roof remains. It is also a perfect example of the evolution of accommodation, first by the insertion of a floor and smoke hood, then by the addition of a storied cross wing. The brick casing is the typical next stage. In this case it can also be dated and attributed to an individual."
The importance can also be inferred from the Grade II* category of listing, rarely awarded to smaller domestic buildings.
Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

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This photo is linked from: Articles: · Architectural features illustrated Automatic Clusters: · Clifton Hall [26] · Village Road [18] · Clifton Village Hall [10] · Building [9] · Remains [2] ·
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SK5434, 125 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 13 February, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 17 February, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 5446 3499 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:54.5753N 1:11.4992W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 5448 3497
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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