Carr Manor
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Carr Manor is a
It was Richard Norman Shaw’s custom to give setting up commissions to his former pupils. Carr Manor was Edward Schroeder Prior's setting up commission on his departure in 1880. The house shows more of influence from Philip Webb than from Shaw. It follows the local vernacular of strong stone built manor houses of the 17th century.
Architecture
The influence of Shaw is recognisable. In particular, Shaw's houses at
Despite the restrictions on planning imposed by the existing layout, Carr Manor demonstrates Prior's concern to link the building to its garden. The house turns its back on the road looking south over the garden, which he planned in conjunction with the house.
Prior's work at Carr Manor completely integrated the existing 17th century manor into the new house. He added the library, conservatory room, drawing room and dining room. The auxiliary buildings were reworked from the 18th century facilities. The relationship between the main block and the service accommodation was defined by the plan of the existing building, rather than designed as a response to site, unlike most of Prior's later buildings.
The main
The entrance hall was perpendicular to the double height main hall. The interior was decorated in a
The interior reflects Prior's belief in the integration of architecture and furniture. Prior designed wardrobes, and cupboards in the gallery and dining room, and settles. The floors were bare wood with oriental carpets. The dining room ceiling was richly decorated in plaster work.
Prior's interested in materials and craftsmanship were well established by the time he came to design Carr Manor. The house is built of local grey Horsforth Stone with grey Pool Bank stone for the dressings and a heavy grey slated roof. Local specialists, J. Mattack of Keighley undertook the stonework.
Later history
Allbutt, a vicar's son from Yorkshire, invented the short
In 1903 the Leeds firm of Bedford and Kiston were engaged to make major alterations to the house, doubling its size through the addition of a northern range and adding two stories to Prior's service wing, creating an E-shaped plan. They added two west bays to the garden front and altered the terrace. Their work carefully imitated that of Prior externally, but the interiors have been extensively altered with the repositioning of the entrance, hall and main staircase and the classification of the dining room.
In 1914 Carr Manor was bought by the renowned Leeds-based surgeon,
See also
- Bateman, D., "Berkeley Moynihan Surgeon" (1940)
References
- ^ W. A. Hopwood & F. P. Casperson (1986) Meanwood - Village, Valley, Industry & People (for Meanwood Parish Church and Meanwood Methodist Church)
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- ^ UK Parliament, Buildings occupied (either in whole or in part) by Ministry of Justice Agencies and other bodies with leases due for renewal in the next four years, accessed 9 May 2021
External links
- Historic England. "Carr Manor House (1255958)". National Heritage List for England.
- Historic England. "Carr Manor Cottages (1255957)". National Heritage List for England.
- Historic England. "Stables and coach house (1255964)". National Heritage List for England.
- Historic England. "Wall, gate piers and gates (1255961)". National Heritage List for England.