Axe and Compasses Public House (EHER 37193)

Late 17th century and later timber-framed house.

Late 17th century house, now a public house, extended in the 18th, 19th, and 20th century. It is timber-framed, weatherboarded on the east and south, and plastered on the north and west, and is thatched. It is originally of three bays, two storeys, and extended to the north by one bay in the 18th century. There is a single-storey extension to the south added in 19th century which is half-hipped and thatched. Another single-storey extension is brick with a flat roof, added to the west in the 20th century. Some framing is exposed internally, with cranked primary bracing. <1> Against the south end is a cast iron pump with acorn finial, handle ending in knop, and no maker's name visible. <2> See: <3>