Priors End

Priors End is a cottage that was formerly two dwellings, dating from the 15th century and late 16th century, with some rebuilding in the late 16th century and late 17th century alterations. It is recorded as two cottages in 1813. The building features exposed timber framing and a thatched roof that is half hipped to the east. There is an end stack to the west and a ridge stack to the east of the center. The structure is one storey with attics and is visible from the street. Originally a small building, it was rebuilt in the 16th century as two dwellings, each consisting of two units with an open hall. The single-storey rooms have smoke-blackened rafters and a smoke vent framed as a gablet to the east. The end room to the west has a floor with square-sectioned joists. Floors were added to the halls in the late 17th century when two chimneys were constructed. In the 18th century, a single-storey addition was made to the west. The south elevation features a glazed door and four ground floor windows, including two canted bay windows, along with two dormer windows. The interior displays exposed floor frames and wall frames that illustrate the three building periods, and the collar rafter roof has been partly rebuilt with side purlins.