Moor Farmhouse

BODENHAM CP BODENHAM MOOR SO 55 SW 5/33 Moor Farmhouse 11.6.59 II Farmhouse, now house. Probably early C17 with early C18 alterations and additions and further mid-C20 alterations. Part roughcast sandstone rubble, part timber-framed-with rendered infill on sandstone base, painted brick replacement walling and refacing; plain tiled roofs. T-plan; main range of three bays aligned north/south with west wing adjoining to south of centre and large rubble chimney at junction with two brick shafts. A C18 timber-framed cross-wing of roughly four bays adjoins the south end which has an external rubble chimney at its west end. Two storeys. Framing: C18 wing has three rows of square panels from sill to wall-plate and a collar and tie-beam truss at rear with a V-strut in the apex. East front elevation: main range of three bays and windows are all 2-light C20 casements. Main entrance to left of centre has a C20 gabled timber porch and door. C18 wing has two 2-light C20 casements at ground floor and attic levels in its east gable end. There is a lean-to addition at the north end of the main range. Interior: recorded to retain an early C17 staircase with turned balusters, square newels and a heavy square handrail. The west wing to recorded to have some moulded ceiling beams and an early C18 fireplace with a moulded surround. (RCHM Herefs II, p 16, item 38).

Listing NGR: SO5445150467