Description

BATTISFORD CHURCH ROAD TM 05 SE

6/7 Battisford Hall

II

Farmhouse, built mid C16 as a manor house; probably for Sir Thomas Gresham, founder of the Royal Exchange, or his father Sir Richard. Originally of 3- cell form; single-bay extension to left and rear wing, both of C18/C19. Major remodelling of c.1900. 2 storeys. Timber-framed, encased at the front c.1900 in red brick with burnt headers; a crow-stepped gable to right. Plaintiled roof; an C18 or C19 axial chimney of red brick and another to left which was once external. Mainly casements with transomes of c.1900, some with leaded lights; various bay windows and French windows. An entrance porch of c.1900 at right hand gable, with crowstepping and an arched doorway; a panelled inner doorway. Framing mainly concealed. Crownpost roof: in the chamber over the hall is an octagonal crownpost with 2-way plank braces. A fine fireplace lintel in a ground storey room is of c.1530 with vinescroll carving and a central merchant mark; it is believed to have been introduced from elsewhere in c.1900.

Listing NGR: TM0558954571

External Links

• Wikidata Q26635180

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Recommended Books

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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6