Building record 961/0/1 - The Cottage, Chester Road

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Summary

Grade II* listed cottage. It was built in the early 17th century but has some earlier 16th century internal features. It is timber framed with a pebble dashed exterior. There are moulded arched beams upstairs, one with raised fleur-de-lys, which probably indicates a 16th century or earlier open hall, converted to two storeys. 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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No.51 Chester Road (The Cottage). Early 17th century, altered, with 16th century or earlier internal features. Pebbledash stated to be on oak frame with sandstone plinth; thatched roof. Interior has baffle-entrance with inglenook behind, tapered oak bressumer, chamfered oak beams. Moulded arched beams upstairs, one with raised fleur-de-lys, probably indicating a16th century or earlier open hall, converted to two storeys. The roof beams are of special interest, indicating a well-finished open hall in a dwelling of modest size (1). Full architectural description (1) and (2).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /2/139 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> Department for the Environment, Various, Provisional List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /9/27 1964 (Report). SCH2744.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /2/139.
  • <2> Report: Department for the Environment. Various. Provisional List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /9/27 1964.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 544 795 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ57NW
Civil Parish SUTTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County SUTTON JUXTA FRODSHAM, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2016 1:10PM