22, The Close

SU 1429 3/39

THE CLOSE No 22

GV II Late C18 extension and partial recasing of earlier building, probably medieval foundations and originally one outbuilding of "Aula Le Stage" No 21- 21A The Close. 2 storeys red brick. The rear north elevation with tile hung 1st floor and old stone rubble and flint on ground floor. Old tile roof hipped to left and gabled to right. South entrance front has 4 casements 1st floor, left hand pair original leaded, others altered. 3 casements on ground floor, one leaded others modern. One glazed and panelled door and plain door with hood on shaped brackets. West gable end has vitreous brick panel 1st floor and sash window with glazing bars on ground floor. The east gable end has base of stone flint and brick external chimney, now flush with wall as house was extended by one bay during late C18 alterations. Interior: staircase with simple "Chinese" pattern balusters. Some exposed beams on ground floor. 5 bay roof, crown post, some members removed on renewed. Some bricks on south front have carved dates of 1775 and 1790, no doubt contemporary with alterations.

All the listed buildings in the Close form an outstanding group.

Listing NGR: SU1435129711