Description

BODENHAM CP BODENHAM, SO 55 SW 5/20 Bodenham Hall II Farmhouse, now house divided into two dwellings. Early C17, altered and recorded to have been part rebuilt between 1717 and 1740 for the Mason family, remodelled circa 1740 probably for John Reece with further mid-C19 alterations and mid-C20 additions. Timber-framed with rendered infill on sandstone base, main range is roughcast to south front and sides; slate roofs, main range roof is hipped. L-plan. Older range of three framed bays aligned north/south. Main range also of three framed bays aligned east/west and adjoins south end connected by 6 foot wide linking section. Main roof has large external rough- cast rubble chimneys with brick stacks at each end. Two storeys. cellar and attic with dormers. Framing: main range has six rows of square panels from sill to wall-plate, rear wing has four rows and collar and tie-beam truss with struts. South front elevation: symmetrical arrangement; two ground floor and three first floor 12-pane sashes. Two gabled C19 dormers with moulded barge- boards, tall pendant finials and 2-light casements. Central entrance has a flat moulded canopy on console brackets, a moulded architrave and a 6-panelled door (two lower flush panels, four upper glazed panels). It is approached by a flight of five stone steps with simple cast iron railings. C20 additions in north-west angle. Interior: ground floor room to west of main range retains its early to mid-C18 interior. Ceiling has ornate plasterwork and is divided into six coffers; the walls have raised painted panelling and the fireplace is flanked by two fluted pilasters and has an eared architrave. The older range incorporates much re-used timber including two probable former cruck blades in the roof. The main ceiling beams have ogee stop chamfers, there are straight internal lower corner braces inserted probably in the early C18, and a variety of carpenter's marks on the floor boards and ceiling joists as well as the main frame. The. landing window of the main range had names scratched onto the glass including the names "Catherine Chamberlain and "Henry". (Brian, Dr A: The Houses of the Township of Bodenham Devereux and their inhabitants in the C19 and earlier, unpublished notes).

Listing NGR: SO5298151239

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