Brick House (EHER 3901)

Late 16th to early 17th century red brick house, probably built by William Bradbury.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Built in 1602 according to the owner. Brick gables and some original windows. <1> Brick House. <2> Built around 1600 on an L-shaped plan. In around 1660 a 2nd wing was added at the back to match the existing south wing and a staircase was constructed between them. The house has been extended at the back more recently. On the north east angle is a male figure in Roman dress, in stone. Over the entrance porch is a semi-circular pediment with the Bradbury arms. Original windows on ground and 1st floors, later windows also. Interior features include moulded beams, a pavement of Purbeck marble and white limestone, a late 17th century doorway and a staircase around 1660. The original garden wall is in front of the house and has a blocked gateway. The barn to west of the house is early 17th century, timber-framed, part filled with original brick and part weather boarded. It has a thatched roof. <3> A small compact 17th century brick building with one shaped, one altered gable. Above the doorway is a circular niche with the bust of a Roman emperor. The house belonged to the Bradbury family. Probably built by William Bradbury. About 1660 a second wing was added. Grade II*. <4> <5> Brick House (name confirmed) built 1602, according to the owner, with brick gables and original windows. The north front is complete and outstanding. <6> See also: <7> <8>