Building record 1164/1 - Brook Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. Early 17th century timber framed building. 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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Brook Farmhouse, Watery Lane. Early 17th century. Timber framed with rendered infill and plain tile roof(probably originally thatched). Stone plinth. Projecting wing at right with close studding to both floors and corner posts with decorative jowling to the tops of the walls. The gable has decorative chevron strutting to the sides and a central post above which is a Queen-post truss. The first floor has a gabled window with a King-post and chevron strutting to the gable. Interior: Chamfered ceiling beams to the ground floor rooms and timber framing to internal walls. Inglenook fireplace to one ground floor room. Full architectural description (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /4/68 (Report). SCH1934.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /4/68.

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Grid reference SJ 842 607 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ86SW
Civil Parish NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Jul 31 2023 5:24PM