Martells Manor (EHER 886)

House built in the 15th century as a hall house with crosswings, altered in the 16th and 19th centuries. It is timber-framed and plastered (some pargeting of 17th century date) with a roof of red plain tiles.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Martels (NR). <1> House is late 16th to early 17th century on a half-H plan. Inside, some exposed ceiling beams and some original oak panelling. Grade II. <2> <3> 15th century house altered in the 16th and 19th centuries. It has 16th century mullioned windows, 17th century pargetting, 16th century chimney-stacks, and 19th century windows. Frame showing internally with 16th century mantel beams and fireplace. Grade II. <4> Martells is identified with unit of land recorded in Domesday Book as being held of Geoffrey de Manderville by one Martell (Morant 1768, II, 425). The known history of the manor in the middle ages seems to be negligible. For the post-medieval period it is possible to reconstruct the Descent of the manor, but it is sufficient here to note that its owners were not especially wealthy or distinguished. <5> November 1975. Field survey. Martels Manor (name confirmed) is as described above but covered by later plaster work and is not now outstanding. Published survey 25" revised. <6> See: <7>