Stable Cottage, Mentmore
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Description
Late nineteenth century stablehands' lodgingings at Mentmore stableyard, built in late 1870s
House as accommodation for stable staff, part of the domestic stable block serving the mansion. Possibly by Devey, 1870s. Marks east side of entrance to the Mews. Red brick (Flemish bond) under red tile roof. Straight joint to The Mews to the S. Small paned windows under crude arched brick heads, half-timbering panels in big gable to court with plain rendered panels. Big chimneys. Leanto roof over door. At rear, two boldly projecting blank gables with decorative half-timbering with plain plaster, both prominent in views towards church. Gable nearest road has tall double Tudor-style diagonal chimneys. Not shown along with east range of stables on estate mapping 1875-8, but appears on OS by 1879. Key element of domestic stable yard for large country house with riding house reflecting particular
equine interest of successive C19 owners.
Significance: Mid-period Rothschild estate building in characteristic Old English style, part of one of the
main estate buildings serving the mansion, survives intact. Key element of domestic stable yard for large country house with riding house reflecting particular equine interest of successive C19 owners. Important contribution to public approach to the village. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Late nineteenth century stablehands' lodgingings at Mentmore stableyard, built in late 1870s
Date Listed
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