The New Inn

The New Inn is a former open hall house dating to the late 15th century, with cross wings to the north and south. The south wing was altered and extended in the early 17th century, and the entire building was considerably restored between 1971 and 1972, which included the removal of the first floor of the hall. It is now divided into three holiday homes. The building is timber framed and originally plastered, with exposed timber framing visible on the hall and upper jettied floors of the cross wings. The later southern section is partly faced in red brick. The roof is generally plaintiled, with the south wing and an adjoining later addition being pantiled.

The building is two storeys high. Most windows are replacements from the mid-20th century, although original tall mullioned hall windows have been exposed and restored. A mid-20th century plank door leads to the cross passage of the hall, and there are two mid-20th century boarded doors to the later section. A single original three-light diamond mullioned window remains at the rear of the south wing, with others having been replaced. A stack, originally located between the hall and the north wing, has been partly removed.

The hall’s open truss features an octagonal crown post with a moulded cap and base, along with two service doorways with carved spandrels. The building was referred to as “The Newe Inne” in deeds from 1478 until the 18th century.