Church Farmhouse (EHER 1432)

17th century timber-framed and plastered farmhouse, with additions and alterations in 18th century, and renovated in 20th century. The house is of two storeys, and the roofs are tiled. A moat associated with the house, is recorded as incomplete, although no more details are available.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Church Farm [NAT]. <1> Church Farmhouse. Originally a moated house, the moat is now incomplete. 17th and 18th century timber-framed and plastered building renovated in the 20th century. Grade II. <2> Church Farm, house and moat, 300 yards east-south-east of the church. The house is of two storeys, the walls are of plastered timber-framing; the roofs are tiled. The plan is L-shaped, with the wings extending towards the west and north. The west wing is probably of early 17th century date; the north wing was added late in the 17th century or early in the 18th century, and at the same time a small staircase projection was built in the angle between the wings. The date 1775 on the north wing probably refers only to repairs or alterations. The original chimney-stack of the west wing has grouped diagonal shafts on a square base with a moulded capping. Inside the building in both wings are exposed ceiling-beams. In the north wing is a wide open fireplace containing an old jack. The moat is incomplete. Condition - Of house, good. <3> See also: <4> - <6>