Building record SMT 013 - 16th century former Inn

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Summary

16th century Inn The Hare and Hounds. Now a dwelling.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8140 5192 (22m by 32m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TL85SW
Civil Parish SOMERTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

The house is a Grade II listed building. Formerly an Inn and last used as such in 1950. Now a private dwelling. Earlier it was known as "The Kicking Dickey". A 16th century timber-framed and plastered building with a cross wing at the west end. Altered in the 18th century when the cross wing was given a mansard roof. 1 storey and attics. Casement windows. Roof tiled, with a gabled dormer to the main block. The east end of the roof is of 20th century pantiles and a modern wing extends to the south. The interior has exposed timber-framing (S1).

The dwelling, believed to have originally been a farmhouse, was built in the late 16th/early 17th centuries. The date of the timber outbuilding is uknown but is of probable 18th/19th century date. The barn to the north was extensively damaged in a fire in December 2013. Although not listed it is in the curtilage of the main house. (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Digital archive: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England. List entry Number: 1033562.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Waterman. 2014. Heritage Statement The Hare and Hounds, Somerton.

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Record last edited

Jun 20 2016 6:08PM

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