Moor Abbey

MIDDLETON ON THE HILL CP SO 56 SW 7/52 Moor Abbey 11.6.59 GV II Farmhouse. Late C16 and early C17, altered during C18 and further during the mid-C19, minor C20 alterations. Timber-framed core completely encased in sandstone rubble, part hipped tiled roofs. Irregular L-shaped plan with main entrance to north-east, end stacks. Two storeys and attics. North-east front: wing projects forward to left with gabled dormer having 4-light case- ment window, one tripartite glazing bar sash window and one 3-light window to first floor, similar tripartite window to left of entrance with segmental head and inner square-headed doorway with six-panelled door; second wing set back slightly to right has one gabled dormer window with a 4-light casement, one 3-light casement window to first floor and one 4-light mullioned window with leaded panes to ground floor. The stack to the rear has decorative shafts. Interior contains chamfered ceiling beams and large open fireplace with chamfered jambs and lintel. The house was formerly in the possession of Leominster Priory and is within a moated site. (RCHM, Vol 3, p 148).

Listing NGR: SO5447063263