Deers Leap (EHER 37552)

16th century timber-framed house.

Cottage probably of the 16th century and later, of one storey and attics. It is timber-framed and plastered, with a thatched roof with two eyebrow dormers. There is an off-centre, small, red brick, ridge line stack. The front has old cast iron casements with leaded lights and a 20th century lean-to pantiled porch. Interior reveals that the east bay was formerly low and single storey with subsequently raised eaves line. Top plate has halved and bridled scarf joints and the roof is later rebuilding. <1> See: <2>