Building record 1311 - Cruck Barn at Tatton Old Hall

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Summary

Grade II listed Cruck Barn at Tatton Old Hall formerly at Woodlands, Frodsham. It was built in the 16th century and is timber framed with brick infill and a thatch roof. Inside there are three base cruck trusses supported on stone footings. It has been reconstructed and has a small framed exterior and undivided hall plan. Crucks are beams used in timber framing. Two curved timbers are cut from the same tree are used to support a roof from floor to apex. 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 create 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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Cruck Barn at Tatton Old Hall (formerly at Woodlands, Frodsham).

16th century. Timber framed with brick infill and thatch roof. Undivided hall plan. South-east front-stone base, small framing with brick infill with breathers of rectangular shape and four square holes in cross patterns alternating. Norfolk reed thatch roof. North-west facade - small framing. Interior: Three base cruck trusses supported on stone footings, each with low cambered ties, a collar and a yoke. Cruck at south-west gable end has broken blades at top with inserted angle braces and Queen posts. Wind bracing. Framing shows that a half hip may have existed at the west end. At the time of reconstruction the ground cill and wall plate were replaced with new timber. The majority of the timbers were brought from the demolished barn at Tollemache Farm, Clotton Hoofield. (1).

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 4/111; SJ78SE (Report). SCH1934.

<2> English Heritage, 2001, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest (Report). SCH2822.

<3> Parklands Consortium Ltd, 2002, Tatton Park Survey, Knutsford, Cheshire: Historic Landscape Appraisal. Volume 1, 2.6.1.1. (Report). SCH4977.

<4> Miln J, 2001, Tatton Park: Archaeological Survey (Mercia Region), p.79 (Report). SCH4955.

Sources/Archives (4)

<1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. 4/111; SJ78SE.
<2> SCH2822 Report: English Heritage. 2001. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
<3> SCH4977 Report: Parklands Consortium Ltd. 2002. Tatton Park Survey, Knutsford, Cheshire: Historic Landscape Appraisal. Volume 1. Volume 1. 2.6.1.1..
<4> SCH4955 Report: Miln J. 2001. Tatton Park: Archaeological Survey (Mercia Region). p.79.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SJ 756 813 (13m by 21m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	SJ78SE
Civil Parish	TATTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	TATTON, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1278564: CRUCK BARN AT TATTON OLD HALL

Record last edited

Oct 18 2024 1:39PM