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Summary

Farmhouse dating to the 16th century but incorporating fragments of a medieval chapel. It was extensively remodelled in the 19th century.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1306945: HIGHER MOORHAYES FARMHOUSE INCLUDING FRONT GARDEN WALL

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FARMHOUSE (Built, XV to XIX - 1401 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 2022, Mastermap 2022 (Cartographic). SDV364674.

Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1306945 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.

Farmhouse. The core of the building may be late-C15 for it incorporates fragments of a medieval chapel, but the earliest dateable feature is late-C16; extensively remodelled in the C19.
Formerly a 3-room, cross-passage house.
Interiors: Lower end room with heavily painted plaster overmantel to end fireplace with festoons and central lion's head which could be late-C16.
The stairwell window contains fragments of late-C15 or early-C16 painted glass canopy work, probably from the chapel.
The garden gateway with piers and finials is made up of re-used medieval material, including the lintel with composite roll and concave moulding; and the studded door, are including in this listing.
See listing description for full details.
Date first listed: 5th April 1966

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