Listed Building record MDR4849 - The Manor House, Riber Road, Matlock Town

The Manor House, Riber Road, Matlock Town, possibly built in 1633. 'The Manor House is a Grade II* building dated 1633. It is constructed from stone in an irregular layout of two storeys and attics. At the rear is a 3-storeyed tower-like projection. The roof has stone gabled ends with ball-head finials throughout, ornamented octagonal stacks and is generally of old stone tiles but with part slates.' (1, 2) 'Riber Manor embodies an older core and the lower west range appears to be of 16th century date.' (3) 'End lobby entrance house and parlour of c1600. New parlour and staircase wing added by Wolly in 1633. Possible west extension and some new fenstration in earlier range. Roof possibly raised.' (4) Vernacular building dated to 1633. (5) From the National Heritage List for England: '1. RIBER 1390 Manor House SK 3059 5/57 22.6.50. II* GV 2. Dated 1633. Stone. Irregular. 2 storeys and attics. Gabled wing on right-hand side has 2 12-light transomed mullioned windows and panel with initials and above date. The left-hand wing has a chamfered square-headed doorway and a 3-light mullioned window. Later additions on left-hand side. At the rear is a 3-storeyed tower-like projection. Stone gabled ends; ball-head finials throughout; ornamented octagonal stacks; generally old stone tiles, part slates. Interior. Nos 1 & 2 (Crich View), Manor House & Sunnyside Cottages form a group. Listing NGR: SK3095959094.' (6)