Pigots (EHER 35870)

Early 16th century moated manor house.

Early 16th century moated manor house with cross wings on the north and south ends. It has two storeys. The upper storeys of the cross wings are jettied on exposed joists, with the timber-framing exposed. It has a three window range of casements with lattice leaded lights. On the east side there is a mid 17th century addition and a large external chimney stack with three shafts set diagonally and a panel with the initials T.M. and date to 1665. The roof is tiled, with a central chimney stack with shafts set diagonally (rebuilt). The interior has many original features including a Tudor fireplace, exposed timber-framing ceiling beams and joists and a bedroom in the south wing with a cambered and braced tie beam. The house was occupied by the Mead family from 1554 to 1770. The moat still surrounds the house. <1>