Record Details

NHER Number:41760
Type of record:Building
Name:Peartree Farm, Fen Street

Summary

A late 16th or early 17th century timber framed house with later alterations. The original stack may have been built of clay, before being rebuilt in brick in the late 17th century.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TM 06427 80733
Map Sheet:TM08SE
Parish:BRESSINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Timber framed house on three cell pattern, with upper floor having unglazed windows but originally no attic; probably cross passage plan. Stack may have been of clay, Late 16th or early 17th century. Later in 17th century stack rebuilt in brick.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 7 June 2005.

Lobby entrance plan - not through passage. Single service room door.
Stephen Heywood (HES). 14 March 2017.

Monument Types

  • TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (16th Century to 17th Century - 1550 AD to 1650 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373589.
<S2>Unpublished Document: Rose, E. (NLA). 2005. Building Report.. Building Report.

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