Building record 1146/1 - Old Hall Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. Built in the 17th century with later additions. Timber framed with rendered infill, now completely covered in render to the exterior. 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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Old Hall Farmhouse. 17th century with later addition. Timber framed with rendered infill, now completely covered in render to the exterior; on stone plinth, slate roof. Gabled wing at left. At right of this is a later wing which is slightly recessed. The rear has a projecting gabled wing to left. Interior: Small-framed walling on chamfered sandstone plinth to the ground floor with ovolo-moulded ceiling beams with stopped and ogee end-stops. The first floor has exposed small-framing and angle braces to rooms in the older portion. Full architectural description (1). A long range of outbuildings is located to the immediate east of the farmhouse (2 & 3).


<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 56583 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

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  • <1> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 56583.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 827 668 (64m by 74m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ86NW
Civil Parish SOMERFORD BOOTHS, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SOMERFORD BOOTHS, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Jul 28 2010 3:32PM