Building record 2092/1 - Highfields

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Summary

Grade I listed Manor house, dated 1615 and built for the Dod family. Timber framed E shaped house. 17th century style additions were made in 1750 and 1897. 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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Manor house, dated 1615 and built for the Dod family. Additions in 1750 and 1897. Timber framed on ashlar plinth with rendered infill and plain tile roof. Two-storeys and attic. E-plan house. Front of three gables and gabled central porch. Close-studding with middle rail. Windows and porch are C19 but porch includes lintel inscribed WD1615. One original three-light window to lefthand side of right gable. Massive late C19 brick stacks to either side. Addition to rear and left of 1750 and 1897 but both in C17 style. Interior: Retains an ornate original overmantel but many of the other features are imported. Full description (1).


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

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1978 SJ64SE5 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Pevsner N & Hubbard E, 1971, The Buildings of England: Cheshire, /69 (Book). SCH3078.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. 1978 SJ64SE5.
  • <3> Book: Pevsner N & Hubbard E. 1971. The Buildings of England: Cheshire. /69.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 674 410 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ64SE
Civil Parish BUERTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BUERTON, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE

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Apr 15 2025 9:00AM