Site Event/Activity record ECH7370 - Field Observation at Hurst Hall

A timber-laced building of early brick now in use as a farmhouse. The living wing of the Hall has been completely rebuilt and the front (south face) has been pebble-dashed, the adjacent outbuildings are, however, mainly original. Architectural features visible consist of windows, of from one to four lights with wood-moulding over decorative brick moulding and diamond decoration. The timbering, where visible, is in excellent condition, having been oiled, treated and preserved. Of particular note in the outbuildings is a half-timbered barn with all beams, trusses and tie-bars original and pegged; the roof, of stone slate, is also original. Extant early architecture indicates a sixteenth century period of construction. The owner confirmed the published name. [F.D. Colquhoun F.I. 25/03/1959].