Moat Farmhouse

LAXFIELD BANYARD'S GREEN IN 27 SE

4/33 Moat Farmhouse -

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Farmhouse. Mid-late C16, in several phases. Timber framed, mainly plastered; C18 red brick parapet gable ends to main range. Modern concrete pantiles. 2 storeys and attic. A long main range with later wing to north, forming L- shape plan. South front has 3 windows, mainly C18-C19 casements. Lobby entrance: C19 4-panel door, plain rectangular fanlight; a good doorcase with fluted pilasters and an entablature with triglyphs. C20 single storey addition set forward to right. Internal stack; external stack against east gable; both shafts are rendered over. Good mid C16 parlour end. Parlour has moulded bridging beam and plain joists; rear storey post has scrolled head; moulded fireplace lintol. Good studding in parlour chamber, the side walls with both reversed and tension bracing. Cambered tie beam to open truss. Queen-post roof. Centre part of main range may be contemporary with the parlour although the butt purlin roof is later. Service end has ovolo- moulded bridging beam and plain joists. North wing added c.1600, probably as a purpose-built dairy range: framing much renewed but original queen-post roof intact. Remains of medieval moat.

Listing NGR: TM2978273181