Brent Hall (EHER 29233)

Early 17th century timber framed house with 18th and 20th century alterations.

May 1953. Grade II listed. Brent Hall. House. Early 17th century, altered in the 18th and 20th centuries. RCHM 12. Grade II. (See list for details). <1> See photos <2>. Brent Hall [NAT]. <3> Brent Hall, nearly 3/4 mile WNW of the church is of two storeys, partly timber-framed and plastered, and partly faced with 18th century brick; the roofs are tiled. It was built probably early in the 17th century, on a T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the S end. There are 18th century extensions on the E and W sides, and the S front has been re-faced with brick. The central chimney-stack of the cross-wing has two original shafts, set diagonally on a stepped base. On the E side of the N wing is an original projecting chimney-stack with diagonal shafts and pilasters on a stepped base. Some of the windows have old casements. Inside the building, on the first floor, some original wall-posts and ceiling-beams are exposed and there are some old battened doors. The Garden-wall, W of the house, is of 17th century brick. Condition - Good. <4> Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.