25 And 26, Chapel Lane

TM 14 SW BELSTEAD CHAPEL LANE 2/10 Nos 25 and 26 GV II House divided in two, said to have been an inn. C16 and later. Timber framed, rendered, brick wing to rear, plaintile roofs, with long hip and gablet to right over extended bay. 2 storeys, 3 cell lobby entry plan, originally 2 cells. Central rear wing forming T plan. Pair of boarded doors, both below stack. 2-light small paned timber casement to left, 2-light timber casement to right. 2 small first floor openings, one to stairs, in front of stack, one to right bay. Large axial stack, with 2 diagonally set square shafts, partly rebuilt, probably inserted; 2-light dormer casements to rear, left and right of central wing. 2 storey brick wing has various casements, cross axial brick stack set back from the gable. Interior. No 26 (left) single cell. Some exposed close studded frame. Chamfered axial beam without stops. Stairs in front of stack, has rounded newel, original treads and risers. Side purlin roof with renewed rafters. Cellar. No 25 (right) restored. 2 cells, that to right a later addition of thinner scantling. Former closed truss, now partition wall, has middle rail. Partly jowled storey post. Chamfered beams, horizontal joists to main room. Stack largely rebuilt. Stairs to front of end bay. Roof enclosed but externally 2 layers of rafter feet are exposed.

Listing NGR: TM1317241188