Stansgate Abbey Farmhouse (EHER 38700)

An 18th century or earlier timber framed and plastered farmhouse, with 20th century and later extensions and alterations. The original building was probably built in the 16th century, but this range was ruinous when surveyed in 1923 and has since been demolished. It is built on the former site of the 12th century Cluniac Abbey (EHER 12098).

Stanesgate Abbey farmhouse is of two storeys, timber framed and weather-boarded; the roofs are tiled. It was built probably late in the 16th century, and has 18th century additions on the south and east. The central chimney-stack has grouped diagonal shafts. Inside the building are original exposed ceiling beams and a stone fireplace with moulded jambs and a four-centred head. Condition - in part 16th century, ruinous. <1> August 1986. Grade II listed. An 18th century or earlier timber framed and plastered farmhouse, with 20th century and later extensions and alterations. The building is two storeys with an attic and has red plain tiled roofs. The house stands in a moated site, formerly the site of the 12th century Cluniac Abbey (EHER 12098) of which only one rebuilt wall remains showing above ground (EHER 38701). The major part of the 16th century house described by source <1> has been demolished, fragments may remain in the present north wing. <2> See photos <3>. Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.