Building record 1314/1 - Pitt Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. Built in the mid 17th century with early 19th century additions and alterations. It is timber framed with brick infill, brick and stone and a slate roof. The entrance front is entirely early 19th century. 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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<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Farmhouse. Mid C17 with early C19 additions and alterations. Timber framing with brick infill, red English garden wall bond brick and stone and slate roof. C17 two cell plan extended in C19, two storeys. Entrance front: entirely early C19. Three bays. Door to left of centre with 3-light splayed cambered-headed casement windows to either side and at right. Three similar windows to first floor with flat lintels. Stone slate roof. Rear: 4 x 3 cells of C17 timber framing to left of centre with angle brace. C19 extension to left of this. C19 outhouses to right and obscuring the lower portion of the timber framing. Interior not inspected.

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  • <1> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 818 699 (16m by 16m) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ86NW
Civil Parish LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County LOWER WITHINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Feb 12 2024 12:42PM