75, Bradford Street

A house dating from the 14th century, with 18th, 19th, and 20th century additions and alterations. The building is timber framed with rendered infill, and has a plain tiled roof. Brick extensions are also present. The original building consists of two cells over two storeys. Extensions have been added to the north, south, and west elevations. The east end fronts Bradford Street and has a gabled roof. The west end is hipped with a gablet and a brick chimney stack on the north slope. The Bradford Street elevation displays exposed timber framing in the gable and evidence of a former jetty at first floor level, which has been underbuilt. Two eight-over-eight sash windows are present at ground floor level, and a similar window at first floor level. The south elevation features rendered walling, a 20th-century lean-to porch at ground floor, and exposed vertical timber studding and a tension brace at first floor. A two-light 14th-century window with elaborate timber tracery is located on the first floor of this elevation, alongside a six-over-six sash window. The north elevation, facing Woolpack Lane, includes an 18th-century lean-to extension with a catslide roof and three 20th-century windows. A brick extension is at the west end.

Inside, studding is visible on the south and west walls at first floor level. The central truss is supported by arched braces, a crown post with a moulded cap and base, four-way bracing, and a double-jowled head clasping the collar purlin. Faint traces of soot blackening are present on the hipped end of the roof.

This building dates from the 14th century, and its first floor seemingly lacking internal partitions suggests an original non-domestic use. The building is designated at Grade II* because it represents a rare survival from the early 14th century, and therefore a building of more than special interest. The survival of an intact 14th-century timber frame, including a complete window with timber tracery, further contributes to its significance.