Cornerways

TF 92 SE NORTH ELMHAM HOLT ROAD (south-east side)

4/43 Cornerways

GV II

House. C16, re-roofed and extended in 1640 according to plaster date on rear wall. Important C18 and C20 extensiomand repairs. Rendered timberframe with one colourwashed brick gable-end and pantile roof. 2 storeys with attic. Facade with irregular fenestration. 2 C18 3-light first floor windows with metal casements. 2 3-light C19 ground floor casements. Modern off-centre front door. 2 sloping dormers with metal casements. Date incised in recess above back door which has a simple gabled hood. One C18 or early C19 3-light window with metal casement. Brick gable-end probably belongs to 1640 remodelling. Later extensions to side and rear not of special interest. Remains of 3 roof trusses of heavy scantling suggesting a C16 date with ties and some surviving arched braces. Roof, probably of 1640, of about 7 bays with collars, double sets of butt purlins and windbracing. Painting in a cupboard of a ship, probably C17 (Norfolk Archaeology. XXXVII, 1981). One room with C18 raised and fielded panelling and an eared fire surround.

Listing NGR: TF9863921138