Old Court Hotel (EHER 15394)

A 17th century timber-framed and plastered house. The cross-wing was refronted in the late 18th century.

October 1951. Grade II listed. No 81 Bradford Street (Old Court Hotel). A 17th century timber-framed and plastered house. The cross-wing was refronted in the late 18th century. <1> See photos <2>. 1998. Field survey. Named on the 1874 25 inch Ordnance Survey map the building was purchased by the Guardians in 1914 for use as a scattered home. 16 years later the Public Assistance Committee (1930) describe it as being ‘an old wool hall with parts of the building dating back to c.1600’; the coach house and stable block, to the rear, were also adapted for use as a drying room and play sheds. If the building has been correctly identified, it is of three storeys, timber-framed with a later, brick facade; ‘Fryers’ has been re-named ‘The Old Court Hotel’. <3> Fryers, house, south of (32), is of three storeys, and of 'T-shaped' plan, with the cross-wing at the east end. The cross-wing was raised one storey in the 18th century, and there are modern extensions on the south and west sides. The front has been re-faced with modern bricks. Inside the building the kitchen has a dado of original panelling, re-used. The roof of the west wing is original. <4> (TL 76022382. Deduced from OS 1:2500 1968 and source <1>). Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.