Wiggens Farmhouse (EHER 1624)

16th century farmhouse, extended in 20th century. It was of timber-frame construction with plaster, and roofed with handmade red clay tiles. There is mention of a moat at the site.

17th century house built on L-plan, timber-framed and plastered. Original chimneystack in the west wing. Inside, a door made up of early 17th century panelling. <1> House in fact earlier in date - 16th century or earlier, extended in the 20th. The north-south range has the main chimneystack inscribed with the date 1598 in cement render. The east-west range has main chimneystack of late 16th century brickwork. An estate map in possession of the owner, of 1781, by Edward Hemlyn, shows Wiggen Farm as an 83 acre holding. The 16th century barn has 19th century stable stalls in the north bay and an inserted floor. <2> <3> See also: <4> NRHE data transfer: Wiggens Farm. <5> This site is included in a survey of moats in the Haverhill area (see illustration). <6> Wiggens Farmhouse, Wiggens Green, Grade II. 16th century house, extended in the 20th century. It is timber-framed, plastered, and roofed with handmade red clay tiles. <7> Brief description of house. <8>