Barkers Farmhouse (EHER 34343)

A 16th century timber framed house with 19th century alterations. It was roofed with handmade red clay tiles and was formed of four bays facing NE with axial stack in second bay from left end, forming a lobby-entrance. The walls have been raised approximately two metres, probably in the 18th or early 19th century.

A 16th century timber framed house with 19th century alterations. It was roofed with handmade red clay tiles and was formed of four bays facing NE with axial stack in second bay from left end, forming a lobby-entrance. It is two storeys. There is a 20th century lean-to porch on right return. Chamfered binding beams with step stops are mounted on half-height jowls, partly boxed in. There is a large wood-burning hearth facing the right but blocked, and an equivalent hearth to the right and altered for a 20th century grate. The walls have been raised approximately two metres, probably in the 18th or early 19th century. A rear wing was present at the right end until around 1975. Oblique brick nogging is reported within the left return wall, not now visible. <1> <2>