The Old Bakehouse

SIMPSON ROAD 1. 5135 SIMPSON No 422 (The Old Bakery) SP 8836 1/66 II 2. C16/C17 or possible earlier origin, extended in C17 and early to mid C19. 2 storeys roughcast brick with 2 cross wings, that to west C18 addition. Renewed wood casements and 3 gabled dormers between cross wings with gable. Tiled roof. Internally various parts of timber framed exposed. The central part appears to be earlier and may have had open hall and through passage: wall posts and rough hewn beams. Large open fireplaces back to back. On 1st floor one windbrace survives and purlins, also part of original west gable end with collars and studding. The eastern part may be slightly later but also retain former south timber framed exterior wall and some wattle and daub infill. Bread oven and salt cupboard survive. The staircase and entrance have been removed. Late C19 south wing to eastern part.

No 422 (The Old Bakery) shall be amended to read No 422 (The Old Bakehouse)

SIMPSON ROAD 1. 5135 SIMPSON No 422 (The Old Bakery) SP 8836 1/66 II 2. C16/Cl7 or possible earlier origin, extended in Cl7 and early to mid C19. 2 storeys roughcast brick with 2 cross wings, that to west C18 addition. Renewed wood casements and 3 gabled dormers between cross wings with gable. Tiled roof. Internally various parts of timber framed exposed. The central part appears to be earlier and may have had open hall and through passage: wall posts and rough hewn beams. Large open fireplaces back to back. On lst floor one windbrace survives and purlins, also part of original west gable end with collars and studding. The eastern part may be slightly later but also retains former south timber framed exterior wall and some wattle and daub infill. Bread oven and salt cupboard survive. The staircase and entrance have been removed. Late C19 south wing to eastern part.

Listing NGR: SP8813536043