Building record 1489/1/0 - Oak Farmhouse

Grade II* listed farmhouse. Built in the early 16th century with 17th century alterations. There was also a late 18th century brick facade to the southside with additions in 1860 and a 20th century restoration. It is timber framed with brick and plaster infill, on stone plinth. Inside the crosswing has 3 full cruck trusses. A room at the north end has a panel from part of grisaille mural (silvery grey painted window glass with a cross hatched background) showing the winged lion of St Mark. Cruck beams are used in timber framing. Two curved timbers that 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.