Wrexon Farmhouse

ST22SW 6/88

PITMINSTER CP Wrexon Farmhouse

II

Possibly longhouse, now dwelling. C16, south gable end extended or rebuilt C17-C18 when converted to domestic use, C18 alterations north end, refenestrated late C19-early C20. Roughcast over cob with sections rebuilt in rubble, slate roof, roughcast stacks. Plan: 4-cell and cross passage, suggested longhouse with byre end rebuilt, or extended 3-cell and cross passage farmhouse. Two storeys, 5 bays, plinth to 4-bays left, wall breaks forward end bay right, central bays partly rebuilt, 2 and 3-light casements except for small glazed opening above gabled entrance porch. Rear elevation pronounced recesses in wall adjoining rear entrance to cross passage, 3-light octagonal mullioned window. Interior: cob cross passage wall right rising through roof, beyond right inserted C18 brick fireplace, chamfered lintel to cross passage fireplace, blocked oven against facade wall, peaked doorframe, winder stair against rear wall, 4-panel steeply chamfered compartment ceiling, stud and plank screen with entrance resited; one jointed cruck truss visible above stud and plank screen, with numerous changes of floor level on upper floor, not yet satisfactory explained. (VAG Report, unpublished SRO, April 1982).

Listing NGR: ST2016720309