Nunnery Farmhouse (EHER 25274)

Farmhouse constructed during the 16th century with 17th, 18th, and 19th century additions.

NRHE data transfer: Nunnery Farm (NAT). <1> Nunnery Farmhouse. House of the 16th century or earlier with later alterations and additions. RCHM 34. Grade II. <2> Nunnery Farm, house, was built probably in the middle of the 16th century. A wing was added, probably in the 17th century, at the north-west end of the south-west side, and there are 18th century and modern additions at the end of the original block, and at the back of the 17th century wing. At the north-west end of the original block the upper storey projects, and is supported by exposed joists and curved brackets. Inside the building, in the original block, some of the ceiling-beams are supported by curved braces. At the east side of the fireplace is an original doorway with a four-centred arch under a square head; the jambs are moulded, and the spandrels carved with leaf-ornament and a molet. <3> See also: <4>