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| The first medieval phase is still present in parts of the oak frame but difficult to see and we don’t have an accurate date for it. The original house was built in the close studded style of the area with wattle and daub infill. The open hall would have been central and flanked by two gabled cross wings – a style found again and again in Harwich. | The first medieval phase is still present in parts of the oak frame but difficult to see and we don’t have an accurate date for it. The original house was built in the close studded style of the area with wattle and daub infill. The open hall would have been central and flanked by two gabled cross wings – a style found again and again in Harwich. | ||
| - | In the early 17th century a major upgrade saw the addition of brick cellars, a rear timber-framed extension and a floor insertion and roof raise to install a high status chamber above the hall. The frontage was unified at this time with the former hall being levelled up with the cross wings. This work was bringing an outdated but not terribly old building up to date and possibly reflected a merchant family wanting to show off their wealth. | + | In the early 17th century a major upgrade saw the addition of brick cellars, a rear timber-framed extension and a floor insertion and roof raise to install a high status chamber above the hall. The frontage was unified at this time with the former hall being levelled up with the cross wings and the new first floor chamber, which spanned part of the hall and parlour cross wing, was finished off with a moulded plaster ceiling. This work was bringing an outdated but not terribly old building up to date and possibly reflected a merchant family wanting to show off their wealth. |
| The next development work occurs in the early 19th century when the property was extended again to infill the “L” shaped rear extension and subdivide the property. Winder stairs provide access between floors and room reconfiguration means that the grand chamber is split in two. | The next development work occurs in the early 19th century when the property was extended again to infill the “L” shaped rear extension and subdivide the property. Winder stairs provide access between floors and room reconfiguration means that the grand chamber is split in two. | ||
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