NHER 30666 (Building record) - Beech House, No 20 Middleton Street

July 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Timber framed three cell house now at centre of later addition - 1873 to street, 1926 to north, mid 18th century to east. Timber frame 17th century covered by 18th century brick skin. Has sunk quadrant moulded beams on ground floor; first floor east room with expanded principal studs, arched corner braces, chamfered bridging beam with knicked ogee stops. First floor west room with jewelled stops, Roof with lower butt purlins, upper clasped purlins, collars; lower purlins in lower position than intended and principals cut back above upper purlins, indicating older roof reused in early 17th century.
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
For garden structures see NHER 14215.
E. Rose (NLA), 16 June 1994.