Lamas: Houses and Architectural History

Those interested in historic buildings will find a range of points of interest in Lamas to explore: a country house with several building phases, a date on an east gable, a clearly identifiable floor plan type and a former Friends Meeting House. It is the contrast between dates, materials and architectural styles that makes these buildings especially interesting. Rather than viewing them all through the same lens, you can focus on a different aspect of each building’s history.

Country Houses and Their Architectural Details

Lammas Hall is a Grade II listed country house. Its dating encompasses the late 17th century and later building phases. Lammas Hall also has a coach house, dated to 1675. When comparing them, it is worth noting which building or part of a building is meant: several building phases are cited for the country house, while the coach house has a specific date.

Lammas Manor offers a different chronological point of reference. The date 1525 is rendered in dark brick on its east gable. Here, the focus is on a specific detail of the building, whereas Lammas Hall is described in terms of its building phases. This difference also makes the two details interesting to visitors who like to take a closer look at how history is made visible in buildings.

At Bure House, materials and floor plan come together. A significant proportion of the original fabric has survived, and the “lobby entry” type of floor plan remains clearly identifiable. Local building materials included flint and handmade red bricks. This gives you two different ways to consider the architecture: which materials were used, and which type of floor plan can be identified? This complements the view of Lammas Manor, where the date on the east gable is a different, clearly defined architectural detail.

Chapel, Cemetery and Church

The former Friends Meeting House is a former chapel dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The building has red brick walls and a tiled roof. The cemetery south of the former Meeting House contains Anna Sewell’s grave. This site therefore offers two specific historical points of reference: the architecture of the former chapel and the location of the grave.

A practical visiting schedule is provided for the Church of St Andrew: it is open during the day; the gates are locked at dusk or by 8 pm at the latest. If you are planning when to visit the church, bear these opening hours in mind and check the details directly with the church again before you travel.

A Walk as a Separate Part of Your Plans

Buxton with Lamas Footpath 4 follows the River Bure waterway east of Buxton. A 2018 report on public rights of way describes this route. If you include the footpath in your plans, check local path conditions before setting off. This keeps the walk as a separate part of your plans, distinct from the buildings and their individual historical details.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Lamas, you can start by considering what you want your stay to focus on: the different architectural styles and their history, a visit to the Church of St Andrew, or perhaps a walk along Footpath 4 as well. The time of day matters for a church visit; the footpath requires a separate check of local conditions. This lets you choose accommodation based on the things you actually want to include in your travel plans.

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