The Deanery (EHER 28018)

Early 17th century timber-framed building with 18th century brick front.

NRHE data transfer: The Deanery [NAT]. <1> The Deanery (formerly listed under Bridge End, Bocking Church Street). An early 17th century timber-framed and plastered building with an 18th century plastered brick south-east front. RCHM 8. Grade II. <2> The Deanery, house and barn, 270 yards south of the church. The house is of two storeys with attics; the walls are partly of brick and partly timber-framed and plastered; the roofs are tiled. It was built probably in the first half of the 17th century, on a rectangular plan, but has 18th century and modern additions on the south-west side. The original part of the south front has a small curvilinear gable. On the east elevation the upper storey projects at each end, and there is a 17th century rain-water pipe with moulded head. Three chimney-stacks are original, that at the north end has a panelled side, and another has a shaft cross-shaped on plan. Condition of house, good. <3> See also: <4> <5>