Abbeystead, Over Wyresdale

Royal Academy No 1,626, “ Abbeystead, Wyresdale, Lancashire,”

A pleasantly designed domestic Gothic house, with a good deal of character; long, low, diversified in the outline of the plan, which is not given plan-wise, however, but can only be judged of from the perspective. Behind the domestic-looking facade (under part of which runs the carriage drive beneath a segmental arch), is apparently a square “ keep,” with a castellated turret at the angle. This, if modern, is an anachronism, though it certainly serves to contrast very well with the character of the front buildings. A plan might have shown us its justification, real or supposed.  [Builder 12 June 1886 page 846- Architecture at the Royal Academy]

Reference           Builder 12 June 1886 page 846- Architecture at the Royal Academy