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It has been reported that the adjacent chapel (PRN 11,756) was
demolished in 1900, but all that seems to have happened then is
that its N. wallwas removed to convert it into a bull-pen. The
roof and a 14th century doorway and window appear to survive in Situ.
CHURCHILL (PRN 11,855) (SP28342416)
James Bond And R.A. Chambers
A 14th century roll-moulded arch with stops was noted at the
rear of an ostensibly 18th century cottage adjacent to Warren
Hastings' birthplace by Mr. Bromwich:.
YELFORD MANOR (PRN 11,977) (SP/35950480),- John Steane
At the invitation of the owners Mr. and Mrs. Babington-Smith
"the best, and certainly the most picturesque; large-timber framed
house.in the county" (Pevsnen),was examined. It consists of
central-hall, flanked by solar and service wings with bedrooms
above. Each of the three blocks is of.3 bays and Consists of 4
trusses of half timbered work on a stone plinth. The blocks are
not structurally tied into one another. The main phases, of the
building are .(1) 15th century. Hall and two wings with central
cross passage to left of hall to service wing which-was to the west
of this. Open fireplace in middle of hall c. 1450 A.D. (2) 16th
century. The fireplace wao.moved to its présent position. and- a
chimney was built. A bay window was inserted above the central
cross passage. The staircase wing waS added and the hall dividedby
the introduction of a first floor chamber. This necessitated the
Addition of a door (in.place of a window) leading from the staircase
wing into the service wing. The chimney wAs enlarged and fireplaces
put in both hail and chamber above. This work was done probabli
before 1540 (initials of John Hastings carved in spandrel)..
(3) 17th century. The parlour end.was panelled and carved
overmantel remains. Dated by John Hastings and Mary Hastings
initials to 1624; (4) 18th century. Some rebuilding.of wing.walls -
in stone. Panelling move& and higher doors added. -The upper floor
layout was changed. The house was divided into 3 cottages one
or two Georgian windows dated 1764. (5) The Babington-Smiths who
bought the house in 1952 have made an admirable series of record,
photographs and have recorded their renovations meticulously. An.
interesting drawing by J.C. Buckler appears in Bodleian Library "
MS Top Oxon a 69 No 643.
COGGES MANOR FARM (PRN 4601) (SP/36190965) - Chris Page and John Steane
Among features recorded this year included a newly discovered
circular brick bread oven 135 x.168 cms with iron door, to the
left of the main fireplace in the back kitchen. When the early 20th
century range was removed from the main kitchen the sawn off ends
of the massive timber lintel,of the 16th century fireplaCe.werd found.
This originally measured 3M 80 cm across, was chamfered and fitted
into chamfered stone jambs. It was completely removed and replaced.
Advantage was taken of the raising of the floorboards to investigate
the extent of woodworm and dry rot to make a joist-plan, at first
floor level.
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