Building record 41/0/17 - Delamere House, Village Street, Burton
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Summary
Grade II listed 17th century house, now very much altered but incorporating 14th century crucks. At first floor in interior are two cruck timbers converging towards the apex, though one is now cut away (for the staircase). A cruck is a beam used in timber framing. Two curved timbers that are cut from the same tree, are used to support a roof, from floor to apex.
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Full Description
C17 house, now very much altered but incorporating C14 crucks. At first floor in interior are two cruck timbers converging towards apex, one now cut away (for staircase). Modern additions. Old beamed ceilings on ground storey (1).
<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 0 (Report). SCH1934.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. 0.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 316 742 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SW |
| Civil Parish | ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BURTON, BURTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 24 2004 10:12AM