Building record 1310900000 - BLACKSMITH'S COTTAGE, DOWNLEY

Grade II. House, formerly several cottages. Lower range to right is of medieval origin, taller left range late C17, all much reconstructed C19 and refurbished c1980. Flint with brick dressings, some timber framing with narrow brick infill to first floor rear of taller block. Tiled roof; central brick chimney, heightened, with original off-set head now below ridge. 2 storeys. 6 bays. 3 left bays have dentil brick eaves, off-set eaves to remainder. C20 2 and 3-light leaded casements, those to first floor breaking slightly through eaves. C20 gabled porch to left of centre. Interior has central cruck truss with blades terminating above the collar. One other cruck blade to rear between right bays. Between cruck trusses is a timber framed cross wall, possibly a spere truss, with curved brace and tie beam notched to carry purlin. Some timber framing visible in left bays (B1).