Edeys Farmhouse (EHER 29619)

A 15th century, or perhaps earlier, two storey timber-framed house with later additions and alterations.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Edye's Farm [NAT]. <1> Edye's Farmhouse. House of the 15th century or earlier with later additions and alterations. RCHM 13. Grade II. <2> Edye's Farm, house, about 7/8 mile south-west of the church, was built in the 15th century, with a central hall. In the 16th century an upper floor was inserted in the Hall. Inside the building, on the ground floor of the north-east part of the house, is an original doorway with a four-centred head. In the upper storey, at the east end, is a window, possibly original, with diamond-shaped bars, now blocked. In the upper storey of the former hall is a complete 15th century roof-truss, with a moulded tie-beam and curved braces forming a four-centred arch, and supported by shaped and chamfered wall-posts; the king-post has a four-way strut. Parts of other original trusses remain. Condition - roof, bad. <3> July 1984. Grade II listed. A 15th century, or perhaps earlier, two storey timber-framed house with later additions and alterations. The building has four red brick pilasters, and the first floor is clad in hanging tile, whilst the ground floor is plastered. The roof is hipped with a gable to left and a central catslide dormer, all tiled in red plain tile. It has a two window range on the first floor, and a four window range on the ground floor. The windows are mainly 19th century light casements with glazing bars. There is an off centre red brick porch with a gabled glazed red tile roof and 20th century panelled door. Heavy timber studs are exposed below eaves. It is reputed to be a hall house with crown post roof with moulded tie beam, arch braces and chamfered wall struts. <4> See also: <5> <6>