History
The name "Chanters" derives from a chantry granted by the Bishop of Lichfield in 1360 to Sir William de Atherton. [1] Chanters Farmhouse dates from 1678, as indicated by the inscription "WA 1678" on the door lintel, which is believed to refer to William Atherton, [2] a member of the prominent Atherton family who were major landowners in the region. The Atherton family's influence in the area stretches back to medieval times, and Chanters Farmhouse reflects the prosperity of local gentry during the late 17th century. [3]
On 15 July 1966, Chanters Farmhouse was designated a Grade II* listed building for its architectural and historic significance. [4]
Since its listing, the property has remained largely unaltered and continues to retain its original architectural features. It was photographed in 2001 as part of the Images of England project, which aimed to create a comprehensive visual record of listed buildings across the country. [5]
Architecture
Chanters Farmhouse is constructed of hammer-dressed stone with a graduated stone slate roof. The building follows a T-shaped baffle-entry (lobby without doors) plan, [5] comprising two storeys with a three-storey gabled cross-wing and a two-storey porch. [6]
A notable feature of the farmhouse is its mullioned windows. These are five-light, double-chamfered, ovolo-moulded stone mullion windows, each fitted with hood moulds on the floors of the cross-wing, adding depth and character to the façade. [4]
The porch is another distinctive element, featuring a coped gable with kneelers. It includes both inner and outer doorways with heavy ovolo-moulded timber jambs and retains its original studded door, a rare survival from the 17th century. [6]
Additional decorative details include an oculus set within the porch gable, and several inscribed quoin stones are present, including one marked "17 PCM 23," which may indicate later alterations to the structure. [6]
Inside, the farmhouse includes a large inglenook fireplace with an ovolo-moulded bressumer beam. The interior also contains moulded floor beams—shortened when a staircase was inserted—alongside built-in panelled oak cupboards and several original doors. [4]
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