Description

WIDDINGTON CORNELLS LANE
1.
5222
Broad Leys
TL 5331 42/1 78A

II

2.
House, early to mid 16th century, timber framed and rendered with a hipped, thatched
roof. Generally of 2 storeys but with a lean-to, thatched extension on the east
end and single storey 20th century porch and outbuildings at rear and front. Windows
are 19th century casements and there is an off-centre, small red brick ridge line
stack. The interior reveals an unusual, fairly complete 16th century timber framed
open hall house with an 'in-line' plan form, 2 bay hall, bays at each end for solar/
parlour and service rooms and a simple crown post roof. Inserted late 18th century
floor and stack.

Listing NGR: TL5406531430

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26532331

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)