Cider Mill Cottages And Old Thatch

BECKFORD CP GRAFTON SO 9837 - 9937 11/38 12/10 Cider Mill Cottages and Old Thatch 30-7-59 (formerly Listed as Row of cottages approx 50 yards GV S of Norman Cottage) II

House, divided into three dwellings. C16 or earlier, partly remodelled early C17 with late C19 and mid-C20 alterations. Limestone rubble, partly coursed and some timber-framing with painted brick infill and replacement walling. Thatched roof, half-hipped at south end and two brick ridge stacks. Four bays aligned north/south with large central rubble chimney to south of which was the former through-passage. Single storey and attic with dormers. Framing: single row of square panels at eaves level to west front elevation (rear framing now replaced with brick). West front elevation: irregular fenestration and mainly C20 casements. Ground floor has a 2-light, a 3-light, a 4-light and two single-light windows, (one of the single light windows has a late C19 cambered brick head and is inserted into a blocked doorway facing the former-through passage); there is also a C17 chamfered mullioned window of five lights with the remains of a hoodmould on the ground floor. Above are two eyebrow dormers with 2-light windows. Attic lights in gable ends. Entrances to all three dwellings are situated in the rear west elevation elevation and have C20 glazed lean-to porches and doors. Interior of two northernmost bays inspected. Two pairs of intermediate upper crucks were visible. Former hall has inserted C17 ceiling with stop-chamfered main beams and joists. Large central chimney has back-to-back fireplaces; fire- place to hall also chamfered with broach stops.

Listing NGR: SO9864637253