More information : [SO 65309415] Aston Eyre Hall Farm [T.I.] (1) "The ruins of the manor-house incorporated in farm buildings at Aston Eyre, near Bridgnorth, and described by Timmins (a) as thirteenth century are two centuries later in date, though the gatehouse may ba as early as the fourteenth century". (2) [SO 65339416] Aston Eyre Hall Farmhouse, "19th century gabled farmhouse; incoporates remains of ancient gateway of 13th century manor house of the Fitz-Aers". [SO 65289414] Barn "Large stone building. Probably part of a great hall of a 2 storied house". Grade II. (3) The farmhouse is at SO 65339415. The older part of the building is of stone, the remainder is largely pebble-dashed and appears to be brick built. Mr. Davidson, the owner-occupier, confirmed the name as shown by authy.1. See GP AO/60/64/5 East Wall from the East. The main range is at SO 65289414. See GP AO/60/64/6 NE portion from S. East. At SO 65469436 is an artificial hollow with an average depth of 1.1m. It lies in flat land and is as shown on 25" AM, though there are traces of a unportrayable outer bank on the west side. Mr. Davidson said he thought it was a fish-pond and it has that appearance. (4) This complex remains generally as described except that timber framing is now exposed on the west side of the farmhouse. The possible fishpond has had a further pond constructed on its north side and both are water filled. The complex is interesting and important enough to be included for investigation by the Conservation section of Salop County Council planning Dept. (5) 1954 ASTON EYRE ASTON EYRE Hall Farm House SO 69 SE 21/2 29.11.51. II 2. The house incorporates considerable remain of the C13 gatehouse of the Hall including two blocked arches. The front is of no great age or interest. 1954 ASTON EYRE ASTON EYRE Barns to west of Hall Farm House SO 69 SE 21/3 9.3.70. II* 2. Part of the medieval house. L-shaped on plan. Mostly C15 but core probably earlier; stone with tiled roof. The main portion was the hall and beyond probably the kitchen. The solar is at right-angles to the hall on the upper floor approached by a stone stair. Much of the original fenestration remains though some windows are blocked. Very wide entrance to hall. (6)
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