NHER 18253 (Building record) - Old Farm
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Crudely built house, now restored. Probably 16th century, altered in 19th century.
Long barn, 18th/19th century.
See report (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 July 1982.
Mid 17th century farmhouse, altered in 18th century. Timber framed with wattle and daub on brick plinth and thatched roof. Lobby entrance. Two storeys. First floor corridor of 18th century contains blocked 17th century timber mullioned window with grooves for sliding shutters. Other 17th century window remains exist.
Barn 18th century. Clay lump with brick gable walls and thatched roof. Hipped wagon entrance. Double door to left. West gable wall brick with parapet, at east weatherboarded above eaves line. Two full height double doors to rear. Interior divided by brick partition. Tie beams on arched braces and wall posts. Struts to principals. Collars and 2 tiers staggered butt purlins. Most timbers renewed.
For further information see listed description.
D. Robertson (NLA), 26 June 2006.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.
- --- SNF82375 Photograph: 1996. Photograph of Old Farm Barm, Merton. Colour.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 99 NW M.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF53925 Unpublished Document: University of East Anglia. Farm Survey.
- <S1> SNF56514 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1982. Building Report.. Building Report.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jul 12 2016 3:51PM