Normanton House

Normanton House is a farmhouse dating from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, with later alterations. It is constructed of flint and limestone in a chequerwork pattern, with walls raised and the gable built of brick. The roof is tiled. The original structure comprises five window bays, extended to the east by a further two bays in matching construction. The main entrance is located in the end bay on the north side, replacing a previously blocked door in the east bay. A gabled flint porch features a refixed cross-boarded and studded door, leading to an inner six-panelled door set within a chamfered stone doorcase. Two-light, chamfered stone-mullioned windows are present on both floors, with later timber frames. Glazed doors are located centrally on the south side and within the extension. A mid-wall drip course runs along the south side only. The roof has been raised and the pitch steepened to align with the prominent gabled brick stack, likely of late 17th century date, featuring a moulded cornice. The flue above the roof has been rebuilt at a smaller scale. Three dormers are present on each side of the original structure, along with a dormer on the extension. 19th and 20th century outbuildings are attached to the east end. The interior has been modernised and includes a 17th-century staircase with a closed string and turned balusters. Fielded panelled doors are found on the first floor. Historically, the house was the residence of Sir Oliver Lodge.