Stewick House

Detached L-plan six-bay two-storey country house, built c. 1790. Now in a ruinous state. Comprising split-level main block with multiple-bay two-storey block to east. Square-profile single-storey porch to north elevation of extension. Hipped slate roof having terracotta ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Pitched slate roof to multiple-bay block with red brick chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls, rubble stone visible in places. Square-headed openings throughout, with cut limestone sills and red brick voussoirs, some having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows, some with timber framed windows. Segmental-arched openings to north elevation of rear block and east elevation of main block with red brick voussoirs. Square-headed openings to east elevation of main block having cut limestone surrounds and voussoirs, some with timber battened doors. Square-headed opening to west elevation of porch having timber battened door. Outbuildings surrounding courtyard to rear. Boundary wall with segmental-arched opening to north of courtyard with cut limestone surround, voussoirs and keystone.

Though currently in a state of disrepair, this imposing house still retains much of its original imposing form, which makes a strong impact on the landscape. The courtyard to the site adds context and heightens the impact of the structure. Features such as cut limestone sills, surrounds and voussoirs indicate a high level of craft and skill in the original construction of the building, and its former importance within the surrounding area.