Baykers Farmhouse (EHER 29155)

Farmhouse constructed during the 16th century with later alterations and additions.

NRHE data transfer: Baykers Farm (NAT). <1> Baykers Farmhouse. House of the 16th century or earlier origin with later alterations and additions. RCHM 30. Grade II. <2> Baker's Farm, house, is of two storeys with attics. It was built probably in the second half of the 16th century. The additions on the north and west sides of the house are modern. At each end of the south front is a gable, and on the north elevation are four gables. The original west chimney-stack has three octagonal shafts with moulded and spurred caps, on a rectangular base with a moulded capping; the original south-east stack is similar to the other, but the base has a carved string-course. Inside the building, on the ground floor, is a panelled and nail studded door with elaborate strap-hinges, and three other original doors also retain their strap-hinges. Two doorways have original two-centred heads, one of them with engrailed edges. The east staircase is of late 17th or early 18th century date, and has twisted balusters, moulded hand-rail and square moulded newels. <3> See also: <4>