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The Ashes
Hob Uid: 78011
Location : Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands Endon and Stanley
Grid Ref : SJ9316054510
Summary : Farmhouse, 17th century with early 18th century alterations. Coursed squared and dressed stone of ashlar quality:tiled roof; verge parapets withpitched copings;stone side stacks and massive stack to rear of twin diagonally set shafts. H-plan of classic 17th century type entered via parlour wing with farm entry into side of cross wing. 2 storeys, attic and cellar. It is built on or near the site of a monastic grange of Dieulacres Abbey.
More information : (SJ 93165451) The Ashes (NAT). (1) A house on the site of "The Ashes", formerly a monastic grange of Dieulacres Abbey is mentioned in a deed of 1538. Grade 2. A 17th. century stone built farmhouse, beneath which are five stone built vaults, predating the present building. (2-3) The Ashes, a large stone built farmhouse, in good condition, mainly Elizabethan, with stone mullioned and transomed windows. The five stone built cells, are still in evidence beneath the front of the house. The fishpond to the S of the house is an ornamental feature, possibly of monastic origin but has more the appearance of a flooded quarry. Considered outstanding. See G.Ps. (4) The Ashes(NR). (5) The Ashes,Grade II*. Farmhouse. C17 with early C18 alterations. Coursed squared and dressed stone of ashlar quality:tiled roof; verge parapets withpitched copings;stone side stacks and massive stack to rear of twin diagonally set shafts. H-plan of classic C17 type entered via parlour wing with farm entry into side of cross wing. 2 storeys,attic and cellar. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" 1968
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Leek Staffs April 1961 9
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Source details : Leek Field Club 51
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Source details : F1 ASP 21-FEB-75
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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1982
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Staff Moorlands Dec 1986 69
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant circa 1214-1538
Monument End Date : 1538
Monument Start Date : 1214
Monument Type : Cistercian Grange
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C17
Monument End Date : 1699
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Early C18 alterations
Monument End Date : 1732
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 95 SW 7
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-02-21
End Date : 1975-02-21

Historic England Research Records

The Ashes