Description

BLETSOE DAY OLDWAY
TL 05NW
6/47 Nos. 2 and 3
-
- II

House of c.1500 origins with several later building periods up to late C17,
and small C19 rear extension. Coursed limestone rubble partly replacing
timber framing, timber frame with colourwashed plaster infill, ironstone
quoins and coping on gable end to the Avenue. Old clay tile roof, thatch on
small extension. Plan develops in at least five phases commencing with an
open hall. Within this one side of a smoke bay survives having had a one
sided stone chimney inserted, later this was given a second side back-to-back,
and early red brick ridge stack. Two storeys. Several old casements.

Listing NGR: TL0230158240

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26607451

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