Description

TM 26 NW
2/149

MONK SOHAM
THE GREEN
The Oak

II

House, latterly public house. First half of C16, the service cell rebuilt
c.1700. Timber framed and plastered, thatched roof. 3-cell form, the service
cell to the left with a slightly lower roof ridge. 2 storeys. 2 windows,
various casements. Ground floor has mid C20 standard single-paned windows.
On the upper floor, a C19 3-light window to the left and a plastered-over
window opening to the right. Lobby entrance with mid C20 6-panel door.
Internal stack with rendered shaft. Against the left gable end is a C19
stack. Set forward to left is a small C19 addition, plastered and pantiled,
with casement windows and a gable stack. Interior. Both main ground floor
ceilings have substantial plain joists. In the room to the right the bridging
beam is close to the stack and provides evidence that the stack is a later
insertion, preceded by a smoke bay or timber flue. Some exposed framing,
mainly in upper room to left where there is evidence for original diamond-
mullioned windows. Cranked tie beam braces. Newel stair. Queen-post roof
(not fully examined). Service end has on-edge joists.

Listing NGR: TM2075666333

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26635523

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