Priors (EHER 693)

Priors is a timber-frameed house which dates from the mid 16th century, with later brick-built extensions.

Two-storeyed, part-brick built and part plastered timber-framing. Built of brick probably about the middle of the 16th century with central hall and cross-wings at the north west and south east ends. Late in the 16th or early in the 17th century a timber-framed staircase wing was added and was extended, probably in the 18th century. Original south east cross-wing has been rebuilt in 'modern' times. Original chimney-stack. Inside, late 16th and 17th century panelling and a doorway. Staircase around 1600. Original windows, some blocked. <1> <2> <3> On a possible moated site (see EHER 691). Ordnance Survey card has photo card of house (from 1975?). <4> See also <5>. Information from NRHE: 1975. Field survey. As described, Priors has multi-period alteration and a late south-east extension. Not outstanding. See photograph. <6> 1988. Field survey. House remains in good condition. <7>.