Listed Building: THE OLD HOUSE AT BIRTLES FARM (1139608)

SJ 87 NW OVER ALDERLEY C.P. HOCKER LANE (South Side) 5/169 "The Old House" at Birtles Farm II Formerly farmhouse now shed: C17 with early C19 alterations to the front. Timber framed, partly wattle and daub, partly brick nogged, on sandstone plinth. South wall rebuilt in English garden wall bond orange brick. Asbestos roof replaces thatch and 1 brick ridge chimney North front has 5 by 2 timber small frames with angle bracing of the wall plate. East gable has upper cruck truss and 2-light iron casement with lattice-leaded glazing. South front has cambered brick window heads. Lean-to addition to west end in brick with Kerridge stone-slate roof. Interior: 2-room plan. Chamfered ceiling beams with flat stops. Simple stair by central fireplace now with Victorian iron range. Listing NGR: SJ8649275614