Building record 1323/1 - Holly Bank Farm

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse, built in the mid 17th century with 19th century additions and alterations. It is timber framed with whitewashed brick infill and a tile roof. On either side of the original portion are 19th century two-storey additions. 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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Holly Bank Farm, School Lane. Farmhouse, mid 17th century with 19th century additions and alterations. Timber framed with whitewashed brick infill and tile roof. Three cell baffle-entry plan. Entrance front: stone plinth, 13 x 3 cells of small framing with angle braces to corners. To either side are 19th century two-storey additions. Rear: 19th and 20th century additions. Timber framed portion to right of centre with 5 x 3 cells of small framing and angle braces. Interior: chamfered beams to ground floor. Queen post truss to first floor with angle braces, struts and wind bracing. Full architectural descripion (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/30 (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. /5/30.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 852 691 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ86NE
Civil Parish MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 29 2004 1:44PM