The Bungalow (EHER 37315)

Early 14th century timber-framed open hall house.

Small hall house of the early 14th century, altered in the 19th century, and extended in the 20th century. It is timber-framed, plastered, and roofed with 20th century 'Roman' tiles. There are three bays aligned north-east to south-west, consisting of a two-bay open hall with a 'high' end to the north-east, and service end (or combined service and solar) to the south-west. On the ground floor the walls are fully plastered internally and the only evidence visible of the original structure is one arched brace to the central tiebeam of the hall, the other is boxed in. In the unlit attic the upper part of the hall and the original roof are almost intact, all heavily smoke-blackened. In the south-west bay of the hall there is evidence of a former timber-framed chimney or smoke hood, apparently the only heating until the 19th century chimney was built. The pegs attaching the collars to the rafters are of nailhead design, facing the 'high' end. Important evidence of the original structure is concealed within the plaster of the walls, which could merit upgrading if it proves to be at all complete. <1> See: <2>