Eagle Farm Cottages (EHER 29456)

Early 16th century timber-framed house.

NRHE data transfer: Eagle Farm [NAT]. <1> Nos 1, 2 and 3 Eagle Farm Cottages (formerly listed as Eagle Farmhouse). Early 16th century, extended in the 19th century. Grade II*. <2> Eagle Farm, house, now three tenements, at Baythorn End, 1 1/2 miles north-east of the church. It was built early in the 16th century, on a rectangular plan, but there is a large modern wing at the north-east end, and a modern addition on the north-west side. The numerous moulded and carved ceiling-beams are of interest. On the south-east front of the original block the upper storey projects, and is supported by five curved brackets. the original central chimney-stack has an original rectangular base with moulded capping, and grouped diagonal shafts of the 17th century, rebuilt at the top. Inside the building, on both floors, are original moulded ceiling-beams, and joists with carved stops; some of the beams are carved with running foliage and others have Tudor roses, stars, etc. carved on the soffits. <3> See also: <4>