Building record 130/1/2 - Barn, Little Moreton Hall

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Summary

Grade II* listed Barn formerly belonging to and just to the east of Little Moreton Hall. Cruck-framed construction. Small framed timber walling survives but the exterior now has 20th century weather boarding. A Dendrochronological date of 1540 has been given. A cruck is a beam used in timber framing. Two curved timbers that are cut from the same tree, used to support a roof, from floor to apex. Wood was in plentiful supply as a building material in Britain until the 17th century. It was therefore the most practical material for house building. Timber framed buildings consist of a wooden framework (usually oak) that was infilled to created solid walls. Infill material used included wattle and daub, lath and plaster, brick and weather board. Brick nogging, (brick infill) was often used in the 17th and 18th centuries to replace earlier wattle and daub or lath and plaster infill as it was longer lasting.

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<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, SJ85NW 7/80 (Report). SCH1934.

Grade II* Listed. Large Barn formerly belonging to and just to the east of Little Moreton Hall. Of two periods, both probably C15, both cruck framed. Earlier part at southern end of three bays and with four pairs of full cruck blades. Northern addition is similar in size but narrower, but also with four pairs of full cruck blades. Small framed timber walling survives but exterier has C20 weather boarding

<2> Gibbs J, 1984, Little Moreton Hall - Guidebook (Book). SCH1993.

May have stood originally in a secondary enclosure attached to the main moat.

<3> National Trust, 1992, National Trust: Annual Archaeological Abstracts, 1992, p.73 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3874.

Dendrochronological date of c.1540.

<4> Historic England, 2011, The National Heritage List for England, 1138748 (Web Site). SCH6528.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. SJ85NW 7/80.
  • <2> Book: Gibbs J. 1984. Little Moreton Hall - Guidebook.
  • <3> Journal/Periodical: National Trust. 1992. National Trust: Annual Archaeological Abstracts. 1992, p.73.
  • <4> Web Site: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1138748.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 833 589 (10m by 32m) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ85NW
Civil Parish ODD RODE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ODD RODE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Apr 14 2025 3:44PM