The Shorts

TM 37 SE BRAMFIELD EDWARDS LANE

9/12 The Shorts (previously listed as 7.12.66 The Shorts(2 dwellings)) II

House. Early C17. Long main range with cross wing at west end, the cross wing originally extending further to the north; this cross wing may have originally been a separate detached dwelling. Main range: original brick gable end, red brick casing, re-used stone to one quoin and part of plinth, and also to at least part of the core of the building; pantiled roof. 2 storeys and attic. 5 window range, mainly C19 casements, segmental arches; asymmetrical doorway with 4-panel door, plaster cove cornice, 3 gabled dormers, internal stack; gable end with corbelled eaves, tumbled brickwork and blocked attic window. Cross wing: timber framed, part plastered, part cased in brick, pantiled roof; single storey and attic; internal stack. Interior with original newel staircases and some good original doors and floorboarding; cross wing with exposed timbering and first floor plastered brick fireplace with depressed 4-centre arch. Probably a former manor house although firm evidence is lacking.

Listing NGR: TM3927974013