Building record 1248/4 - The Old Rectory

Grade II listed house. It was built in the mid 17th century with 19th and 20th century additions. It is timber framed with rendered brick infill and a stone slate roof. The 20th century porch incorporates 17th century material. A ranges of late 17th century farm buildings have been converted to form an extension to the house. 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.