Greenlane Archaeology Ltd (2012). Swarthmoor Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria: Archaeological Building Recording. Ulverston: Greenlane Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1038206. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Swarthmoor Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria: Archaeological Building Recording
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Series:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 The Meeting House is Listed Grade II* and its historical development is of particular interest due to its association with George Fox and the early history of the Quaker movement. Despite the history of the site being well known, a detailed record of the building's structure has not previously been carried out. It was converted into a place of worship from an existing property on land acquired for that purpose by George Fox in 1687 and elements of its structure correspond to his specifications. The earliest parts of the building comprising the barn, cross-passage, and two-storey section at the north-west end likely date to at least the 16th century and its subsequent conversion seems to have utilised much of the original building. It was perhaps raised in height, a porch was added to the front entrance, a stable added to the south-east end, and, based on the historical sources, the partition walls with shutters were likely added in the early 19th century, although their style of construction suggests they might be much earlier, perhaps belonging to the initial creation of the meeting house. Some original Gothic style windows were removed in 1829 and replaced with large sash casements and the building was again modified in 1936 when the stairs and some of the panelling were renewed. The new toilet and kitchen block was constructed by the 1980s and the former stable block was converted to form further meeting space.
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Author:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd
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Publisher:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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Site: Swarthmoor Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston
County: Cumbria
District: South Lakeland
Parish: ULVERSTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 328373, 476881 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) STABLE (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: greenlan1-156919
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Note:		 A4, comb-bound, printed full colour and double-sided
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018