Steeple Hall (EHER 38694)

A late 16th or early 17th century timber framed house with later additions and alterations.

August 1986. Grade II listed. A late 16th or early 17th century timber framed house with later additions and alterations. The building is two-storeys and attics, the outside is plastered and the roof is covered in red plain tile. To the rear is a weatherboarded stair turret and to the left is a two-storey range of later date with a grey slate roof. There is a pedimented doorcase with fluted pilasters and a central 20th century door. Internally, there are splat balusters; a moulded handrail to the original staircase; original moulded three- and five-board doors with ironmongery on the first floor and in the attics; and large chimney stacks, possibly with original fireplaces under 20th century surrounds. A 19th century outshot to the rear served as a dairy with a stone flag floor and settling bench. <1> See photos <2>.