Building record 883/1/1 - Flaxyards Farmhouse

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Summary

Grade II listed farmhouse. It has a date of 1665 on the gable bressumer (horizontal supporting beam) of one wing with later 17th and mid 18th century additions and alterations. The walls are red brick with coursed red sandstone and a slate roof.

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Full Description

Flaxyards Farmhouse, Rhuddal Heath. Dated 1665 on gable bressumer of one wing with later 17th or early 18th century and mid 18th century additions and alterations. Red Flemish bond brick and coursed red sandstone with slate roof (1). Interior: Stopped bevelled beams and ovols moulded beams and exposed joists at ground and first floors. Attic has original purlins and cross-framing. Ancient moated site (2). Full architectural description (1)and (2).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/32 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> Department for the Environment, Various, Provisional List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /16/14 1965 (Report). SCH2744.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /3/32.
  • <2> Report: Department for the Environment. Various. Provisional List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /16/14 1965.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 565 625 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ56SE
Civil Parish RUSHTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County EATON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 30 2004 12:22PM