The Grange

The Grange is a manor house dating from the 16th century, with subsequent construction in the 17th century and substantial alterations and remodelling in the late 19th century, likely in a vernacular revival style for the Carter-Jonas family. The original timber frame is largely hidden by rough-cast rendering and red brick added in the late 19th century. The steeply pitched tiled roof is punctuated by three tall red brick side stacks with grouped octagonal shafts and projecting capping, also dating to the late 19th century. The original hall and crosswing plan remains within the later remodelling. The building is two storeys high. The first floor of the crosswing retains the original jetty to the side walls. The window and door openings are all late 19th century, comprising four hung sashes with small panes in the crosswing and cross frame casements in the hall range. A panelled door may lead to the site of the original cross-passage. Internally, the building has also been remodelled, but the roofs are original. The crosswing roof is 16th century, spanning three bays and featuring a clasped side purlin construction with paired wind bracing between the principal rafters and purlin. The roof over the hall range is of staggered butt purlin construction and is likely 17th century.