Jacksons Farm

Jacksons Farm is a house that dates back to the 16th century or earlier, with extensions added in the 18th and 20th centuries, and significant alterations made in the 20th century. The building is timber framed and plastered, with the older sections covered by handmade plain clay tiles, while the 20th-century extension has a concrete plain tile roof.

The structure features a 2-bay crosswing that is gabled and aligned north-south, with an inserted stack. There is also a 2-bay extension to the west, which is gabled and aligned east-west, with a rebuilt end stack. Modern extensions have been added to the east and rear of the building. The main range is two stories tall, with a 1½-story gable extension to the east and a flat-roofed two-story extension at the rear.

The front of the house has a three-window range, including two Edwardian square bay windows and a multi-paned fixed light window that has replaced the central door. A porch with a pent roof is supported by wood braced posts and also has a handmade plain clay tile roof. The first floor features 20th-century casement windows, and there is a modern flush door and window to the right of the central range, along with modern windows at the rear.

Inside the crosswing, there is a substantial close-studded oak frame visible. The floor joists are flat section, and there is evidence of an underbuilt jetty with a central bracket. Each joist was originally pegged to the jetty plate, indicating high-quality workmanship. Evidence remains for a door head against the central storey post and a central braced partition, with braces trenched externally. Substantial flat section oak rafters can be seen through the loft hatch. The two-bay extension serves the crosswing and is constructed with primary braced framing, incorporating some reused timbers. A reused transverse bridging joist features vertical section joists that are halved from flat section, with lambs tongue stops on one side.