Description

GREAT AND LITTLE CHURCH LANE
1.
5214
WIGBOROUGH
TL 91 NE 17/44 Moulsham's Farmhouse
23.6.52
II
2.
C14 hall house, extended in early C16 and altered C20. Timber framed and plastered
with red plain tile roof. Two storeys. Some exposed timber frame on west side.
Modern lean-to extension at rear. 1:1:4 window range part modern casements,
and part original early C16, with square bay moulded transom, mullions and side
lights. C16 extension has long wall jetty on shaped brackets. C16 central red
brick chimney. C20 gable with lean-to at north end. Internally much of the
frame exposed. Remains of service wing include indications of 3 doors one with
original ogee arch in site. Centre passage crosswing. Part of C14 screen, in
post and plank remains. C16 work includes stop chamfered beams and jowled storey
posts. Lower part of central chimney rebuilt at circa 1600. Some C16 doors
and windows. Late C17 cupboard with semi-circular head, H hinges and raised
and fielded panels. Early C18 fire surround with original low level side cupboards
Some C16 paving remains. Early C18 staircase with turned balusters, fluted newels
and moulded handrail. Mid C18 cupboard front. (RCHM 4).

Listing NGR: TL9706215810

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26517291

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair