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The description that follows is the full English Heritage listing for this building


MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE HUDE (North side) NY9425 24/104 Clock tower, weighbridge and stables adjoining GV II Clock and weighbridge tower with stables adjoining. Mid C19 for London Lead Company. Coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings; graduated green slate roofs. Tower 3 storeys, one bay, long stable range adjoining on left return, one storey, 5 bays. Tower: high segmental-headed carriage arch with voussoirs, abutting on adjacent house at right; with piers at left. Blank first-floor below clock in louvred round-headed opening, with impost band continuous. Louvred openings with flat stone lintels rest on this band. Pyramidal roof has swept wide eaves. Stable range on left return has 2 late C19 sashes in front 2 bays; brick extension, with garage doors further to left not of interest.

Interior of tower arch shows quadrant brick piers in 2 left corners, each with small cupboard door. Ground under arch has cast iron surround for weighbridge.

Included for historical interest.

Listing NGR: NY9457225802
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