Hopwells Farmhouse (EHER 29709)

Farmhouse constructed during the 15th century with 16th, 17th, and later additions and alterations. The house was reroofed about 1820.

NRHE data transfer: Hopwell's Farm (NAT). <1> Hopwells Farmhouse. House of 15th century origin rear range with 16th, 17th century, and later additions and alterations. 16th century or earlier front range with later alterations including re-roofing about 1820. RCHM 20. Grade II. <2> Hopwell's Farm, house, 1 mile west of the church, has 18th century or modern additions on the west and east sides. On the south front, below the eaves, are four shaped Jacobean brackets probably not in situ. In the west wall is an original window of two lights with a moulded frame; the casement has an ornamental hasp. Inside the building, on the ground floor, the entrance has a dado made up of original panelling; in the north-east corner is a small staircase with original newels, two of them have moulded raking finials and another has a pierced finial. In the east wall is a wide open fireplace with a late 17th century moulded architrave. The south-east room has a fireplace with a similar architrave. On the first floor the front room has a late 17th century fireplace with a panelled over-mantel. <3> See also: <4> <5>