Rayleigh Cottage (EHER 37480)

Late 14th to early 15th century open hall house.

Late 14th or early 15th century open hall house with floored end bays. It is timber-framed and plastered with a thatched half hipped roof. The house is one storey and attics, with a five window range of modern casements with central modern bow window. There is one dormer, and a mid 16th century red brick chimney stack, and a 16th century inserted floor in original hall. There is a large 16th century fireplace with mantel beam. A modern extension is at the rear. (RCHM11). <1> See: <2>