23 Town Street (EHER 25873)

17th century or earlier timber-framed house with red brick facade.

17th century or earlier, with 18th and 19th century alterations. It has a red brick facade, and timber-framed and plastered, with a hipped plain tile roof, and wide eaves overhang. The house is three storeys and cellars, with an L-shaped plan, and a five window range, with three now blocked. It has double hung vertical sliding sashes. The ground and first floor have bay windows with plain tile hipped roof. There is a central entrance with modern double doors, and 18th century rusticated arched surround, and fanlight with interlacing glazing bars. The house also has two side entries, one with arched brick head, keystone and six panel door, the other with segmental head, keystone and rectangular fanlight. It is said to have good detailing internally, including panelling and ceiling beams. (RCHM 14). <1> See: <2>