14 East Street (EHER 25138)

House constructed during the 15th to early 16th century, and altered in the early 19th century. it comprises a central hall, is of two storeys, with cross-wings at the east and west ends.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: No 14 East Street (formerly listed as Rosary). Part of house, now house. 15th to early 16th century, altered in the early 19th century. RCHM 70 Grade II*. <1> House, now three tenements and shop, was built about 1500 with a central Hall, probably of two storeys, and cross-wings at the east and west ends. A little later the west wing was extended at the back. Inside the building the ground floor of the main block has original moulded ceiling-beams and joists and a moulded and carved beam on the north side, probably indicating the former extent of the building in that direction. In the west wall are two original doorways, now blocked, and with moulded jambs and lintels and plain three-centred heads. The roof of the main block has remains of the original construction. The west cross-wing has on the ground floor an original moulded ceiling-beam and wall-posts with attached shafts, having moulded capitals and bases. The first floor has moulded wall-plates and a central tie-beam with curved braces forming a four-centred arch. In the south wall is a blocked doorway with a four-centred head. The east cross-wing has an original cambered tie-beam and the later extension has a king-post roof-truss. <2> 2013. Field survey. Dated to 1435, with evidence of the rear of the building being even earlier due to its carpentry. Previous evidence of a jetty which has now been underbuilt. Rear range resembles two 15th century buildings, and most likely represents a commercial use possibly with a shop front. In the ownership of Richard Warner, but was expected at one stage to be belonged to the Paycocke family. <3> See also: <4>