Front Porch

The porch dates from the original construction of the house, but was modified at the beginning of the 18C when acquired by Sir Thomas Powys. As well as introducing the oval windows in the side walls and the panelling within, Sir Thomas proudly displayed his arms above the entrance door. The front arch was enclosed with double doors in the 1840s (Habershon), but these have been replaced with a single door in the 20th Century.

The constant renewal of the gravel surface of the forecourt has raised the ground levels to the extent that the radiused steps to the front door are no longer visible. 

The opening of the porch by the removal of the front door, the reduction of the ground level and the reinstatement of the steps recovers the visual depth of the elevation.

A Brief History

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What's to do

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Front Porch (removal of outer door)

Removal of outer door to Front (West) Porch G3a .

A Brief History

1630s Porch is of the 1630s and bears contemporary masons’ marks on the north and south elevations.

 c1717 Modifications for Sir Thomas Powys with introduction of his arms above the front door,  oval windows on the north and south elevations and paneling inside.

c.1740s Inner doors and fanlight (G3/d2). 

mid 18C flush panel doors with upper panels glazed.  Shutters provide security for the glazed panels

mid 19C Scrape marks on the paving indicate the presence of mid 19C double doors (G3a/d1) (doorleaves survive in store in scullery). 

20C replacement of double doors with single door leaf.

by 1819 West Porch approached by flight of two radiused steps and apron

20C Ground levels raised through renewal of gravel in forecourt, raising the ground to the level of the porch and obliterating not only approach steps, but the inner face of kerb to balustrade surrounding forecourt.

What's to do

Removal of existing 20C door and frame to form a blank arch at the entrance to the porch. (G3a/d1). Replacement with salvaged mid 19C double doors. Removal of door and frame G3a/d1 and making good of panelling.

Dropping of ground to original level  and the reinstatement of the radiuses stone steps.
The restoration of the ground levels and reinstatement of the steps recovers the elevation and presence of the house.

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