Building record 1316/1 - Lower Marton Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. Built in the mid-late 17th century it is timber framed with rendered brick infill and brick with stone slate roof. It has simulated, painted timber framing to first floor but the cells at the left are original. 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.

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Lower Marton Farmhouse, Davenport Lane. Mid-late 17th century. Timber framed with rendered brick infill and brick with stone slate roof. Originally of two cells. North front - rendered plinth. First floor slightly overhanging with ovolo-moulded bressumer. First floor posts at corner project down to the ground floor. Small framing to first floor of 11 x 2 cells with angle braces. Lefthand end - small framing, also brickwork with painted, simulated timbering. South front - brick ground floor and projecting wing to left. Much simulated, painted timber framing to first floor but 3 x 2 cells at left are original. Full architectural description (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /4/22 (Report). SCH1934.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /4/22.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 833 683 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ86NW
Civil Parish MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 7 2012 2:50PM