Boytons (EHER 1551)

16th century timber-framed and plastered farmhouse, extensively altered early in 20th century. The rectangular enclosure north-east of the house is thought to have been for garden drainage, and not a moat. The north-west arm consisted of the north-east end of a drainage ditch, with the north-east arm being an ornamental pond, and the south sides being very shallow ditches.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: House is 16th century, Grade II listed. <1> <2> 16th century timber-framed and plastered house on an L-plan. Considerably restored and renovated in the 20th century when a wing was added at the south-east end. Two-storied, attics. Modern casement windows, rebuilt stack. Interior has exposed timber-framing, ceiling-beams, joists (some moulded). Considerably restored and renovated in the 20th century when a wing was added at the south-east end (RCHM 22). Grade II. <3> <4> House has two original fireplaces, original doorway, several original battened doors, two original windows (now blocked), each has three lights with moulded mullions. <5> Three photos of house in SMR. <6> January 1978. Field survey. Boyton's Farm (name verified) is a 16th century timber-framed building which has been extensively altered in the 1930s and is not outstanding, A building occupies the south-west arm and a hedge or fence follows the south-east. The area is named 'Barn and Yard'. <7>