CONSERVATION AREA STATEMENT - Stroud District Council

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CONSERVATION AREA STATEMENT - Conservation Area No7: FRAMPTON ON SEVERN
On a humbler level, The Firs, also dating from the 18th century, but in contrast, typically Severn Vale vernacular,
stands out, largely because of its relative isolation, being separated from the nearby Park and Nastfield Cottages by
dense evergreen trees.
The brick-built Firs has a plinth of slag block. This is by-product of the Forest of Dean copper-smelting industry can
be found throughout the village. Being highly water resistant, it is generally used as damp proof foundation courses
for brick or stone structures, but large irregular chunks can be seen incorporated into the top of the walls adjacent to
the lych gate.
The run of buildings between Ward Court and Manor Farm Cottages is a mixture of the good and bad. Sadly, owing
to unsympathetic alterations, many of the individual buildings do not bear close inspection, but the row is generally
eye- catching, terminating the long range view across The Green. It stands out, not only because of its contrast with
its sparsely developed surroundings, but also because of its combination of brick and painted render.
Among the row’s good buildings is a quiet, but fine, 19th century brick built terrace, featuring an arched carriageway
at its centre and the very handsome, but down at heel, Kempsey House.
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