Rye End Farmhouse

Rye End Farmhouse is a building of probable 16th-century or earlier origin, with a 17th-century cross wing creating an L-shaped plan. It is timber-framed with red brick and plaster infill and retains some old pargetting. The roofs are covered in plain tiles. A tall central chimney stack features four joined shafts. The right side of the house has two bays, including a lean-to projection. The left cross wing is two bays deep and has a clasped purlin roof. A 19th-century external chimney stack is on the north gable end, flanked by a small oven bay. Also on the north gable is a timber frame and tiled section. A curious late 18th-century addition is at the east end, characterized by a crenellated parapet, square red brick construction, a hipped plain tile roof, and floor bands. The east-end windows are single, arched, and largely glazing bar casements, but some are 17th or 18th-century square leaded casements. Inside, there is an open brick fireplace set in a timber frame smoke bay with sooted plaster visible on the first floor. A roll moulded floor beam and fireplace lintel are also present.