Bigods (EHER 1212)

Late 16th century and later building, including a summer house of the 16th century. It is also the possible site of a chapel.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Bigod's (NR). <1> House is two-storied, walls of brick and plastered timber-frame. Built late in 16th century, original plan doubtful. North wing added in 17th century, extensive 'modern' additions on all sides except south east where original part refaced with modern brick. North west elevation has some original features. Little original work visible in house. Summer house about 80 yards south-west of the house, brick, late 16th century. Three barns near house are 17th century, two are timber-framed and weatherboarded, and the 3rd is brick and partly modern. Walls in garden are of old brick. <2> The house itself is visually of no great interest, but to its south-west stands an Elizabethan Summer House of two storeys with a pilastered doorway and a shaped gable. <3> <4> House is mid 16th century, extensively altered and re-fronted in yellow brick. Mid 16th century red brick chimneystacks. Summer house, to south west, is mid 16th century, in red brick. Original mullioned and transomed windows on south and east sides, now blocked. Similar original window on west side. Barn, 20m north west of house, is 17th century, timber-framed and plastered, has small central bell turret. Wall south west of house is mid 16th century in red brick, with original gateway. <5> Near Bigod's there was a church or chapel in the field now called "Chapel Field". <6> Bigod's. Late 16th century, extensively altered. Grade II. <7> July 1975. Field survey. Bigod's contains a chimney and some fabric of the 16th century, but this is encases within 19th and 20th century work. House not outstanding, and is now the offices of an electronics company. The summerhouse, though still roofed, is in poor condition. There is no information locally or on tithe maps concerning "Chapel Field". <8> See also: <9> <10>