Original Research by Upper Wharfedale Field Society. Originally “Appendix 1” of the Study “Grassington and the Great Rebuilding” which can be found here and a report in the “Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group” here
Provided from our Archive by Phyllida.
Digitised and uploaded by Keith P.
| . . | Building | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Town Head Farm | Click here | |
| No 8 Town Head | Click here | |
| The Old Hall, Grassington | Click here |
Grassington and the Great Rebuilding – Investigation into Historic Buildings
The following maps and drawings show Grassington in the 17th and 18th centuries. The show buildings and features from the 17th century that the Vernacular Buildings Group has surveyed.
Map 2 shows the location of the houses mentioned in the Pierse Survey. The appearance of these has changed and there is a marked difference between Grassington in the 17th century and the present day. Obviously changes are mainly as a result of affluence and lifestyle; windows, doorways, fireplaces, roofs and often with the addition of a porch as at Wrathall (Town Head Farm) and Leyland (The Nook). Decorated plaster friezes such as those at No.8 Town Head are rare.
Heating was improved with the addition of a second fireplace and partition walls improved the sleeping conditions. Access to the upper floor was originally by ladder but later improved by the use of stairs, many having stair turrets to afford more space
Map 2 Grassington in the 17 Century
Map 2a Grassington in the 18th Century
Town Head Farm
Town Head Farm (Wrathall)
No 8 Town Head
The following drawings relate to Southcot, The Nook and No.8 Townhead, Grassington originally one farm.
Details of Plaster Wall Friezes, 8 Town Head Grassington
No8 Town Head North West elevation
No8 Town Head South East Elevation
No8 Town Head Fireplace
No8 Town Head King Post
No8 The Nook
No8 Town Head Cupboards
No8 Town Head Fireplaces
Detail of Oak Panelling
Grassington Hall
