Building record 2086/1 - Brownmoss Farmhouse, Pewit Lane

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. Built in the 17th century with series of later alterations and additions. It is timber framed with brick extensions and alterations and has a thatched roof now under corrugated iron. 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, (decorative brick infill) was often used in the 17th and 18th centuries replace earlier wattle and daub or lath and plaster infill as it was longer lasting.

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Farmhouse. C17 with series of later alterations and additions. Timber framed with brick extensions and alterations. Thatched roof under corrugated iron. T-shaped plan. Original portion to front. Timber framing revealed under render. C19 brick wall contains C17 nailed plank door. Remainder of no interest. Interior has chamfered and stopped ceiling and intermediate beams. Blocked inglenook fireplace. Three flight staircase with square newel posts with moulded caps has been moved (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 SJ64NE6 (Index). SCH2487.

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  • <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 SJ64NE6.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 700 454 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ74NW
Civil Parish HUNSTERSON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HUNSTERSON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

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Dec 13 2016 7:36PM