The Priory, Priory Cottage And Priory End

This building, now divided into three properties, comprises a 17th-century core with additions dating from around 1800, and 20th-century alterations. The house is timber-framed with wattle and daub infill, which was later rendered in brick around 1850. It has a black glazed pantiled roof. The architectural layout is modified ‘H’ shaped. The two-storey, attic building features a centrally recessed range with a four-centred porch supported by fluted, modified Doric columns. The ground floor has three 19th-century casement windows set beneath segmental arches. Five casement windows are located on the first floor. The roofs are gabled. The east wing features mid-19th century sash windows with glazing bars. A double shop front is incorporated into the west wing, and a single gabled dormer window is visible. The rear is a continuous range, with giant pilasters marking the ends, and the west portion is set back. A selection of windows are present, including some 20th-century metal and timber, as well as one 18th-century casement at the west. The rear roof is now covered in red pantiles. A fine 17th-century ridge stack stands to the west, featuring a moulded plinth and punched lunettes. The western gable is of Dutch design, with moulded detailing, likely dating from the 18th century. A tall, stepped external stack has been incorporated into a contemporary outshut.

Inside, the building retains timber framing with chamfered beams and tongue stops. A good 17th-century fireplace is found in the sitting room of the eastern house (The Priory), with bressummers. Close studding and remains of timber mullioned windows are also present. The front lounge of The Priory retains complete 17th-century framing. The roof structure is notable for the absence of tie beams, and the presence of collars and two tiers of staggered butt purlins.