Pear Tree Cottage (EHER 34306)

16th century or earlier timber framed house.

Listed building description 16th century or earlier timber framed house with later alterations and additions. It has a red plain tiled roof outshot at rear with a central red brick chimney stack. There is a front single storey red tiled extension. There is a back to back inglenook fireplace, part of the frame is exposed. Inserted ceiling with stop chamfered bridging and ceiling joists. Heavy widely spaced wall studs, halved and bridled top plate scarf. One storey post with mortice for a large arched brace which was possibly removed when the ceiling and chimney were inserted. There is arched bracing to the front wall and combed pargetting to original rear wall. Some damage was sustained during the late 19th century earthquake. <1> <2>