Pigots

ELMDON HIGH STREET 1. 5222 (east side) 21.2.67 Pigots (formerly listed as Pigs) TL 4639 31/245

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1. Early C16 moated manor house with cross wings on the north and south ends. Two storeys. The upper storeys of the cross wings are jettied on exposed joists, with the timber-framing exposed. Three window range of casements with lattice leaded lights. On the east side there is a mid C17 addition and a large external chimney stack with 3 shafts set diagonally and a panel with the initials T.M. and date 1665. Roof tiled, with a central chimney stack with shafts set diagonally (rebuilt). The interior has many original features including a Tudor fireplace, exposed timber-framing ceiling beams and joists and a bedroom in the south wing with a cambered and braced tie beam. The house was occupied by the Mead family from 1554 to 1770. The moat still surrounds the house.

Listing NGR: TL4633739193