Building record 2094/1 - Woodhouse Farm

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Summary

Grade II* listed farmhouse. Brick built with a tile roof and built in the late 17th / early 18th century. There is also a 16th or 17th century timber framed barn nearby.

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Full Description

WoodhouseFarmhouse. Late C17/early C18. Red Flemish bond brick with tile roof. Symmetrical five-bay front. Central C19 doorway flanked by three light casements below, two light casements above. Brick bands at first and second floor. Hipped roof and chimney stack to the right. Original cross-wing to righthand side. Interior has C18 and C19 fittings of good quality. Full architectural description (1). Barn at Woodhouse Farm. C16 or C17. Timber framed with brick infill and brick with tile roof. Two-storeys, but originally one-storey. Deep brick plinth carries timber framed upper structure of close studding with middle rail and seven passing tension braces. Cart door to right and centre. Interior of seven bays with original trusses with angle braces on jowelled posts. Inserted floor (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 SJ64SE9 (Index). SCH2487.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <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 SJ64SE9.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 676 416 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ64SE
Civil Parish BUERTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BUERTON, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 13 2016 7:36PM