NHER 23729 (Building record) - Wood Farmhouse

Has large stack date 1623, and wall at rear composed of reused medieval carved stone. Legend of a tunnel.
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU), 5 June 1987.

Says that it is the wall that is dated, not the stack. There are large cellars. The tunnel has an entrance outside the building (drain or old kiln?). [1]
E. Rose 18 April 1988.

Listed Grade II in 1995. Dated as early 17th century with 18th century additions. 17th century timber frame running north-to-south. Brick facade added early 18th century. South front brick in English and Flemish bond. One storey and dormer attic. Large central ridge stack adapted from 17th century gable stack of rear wing, with triple octagonal flues and star tops. Irregular 19th century fenestration adapted from 18th century. Mid 18th century brick bay of two storeys added to north. North gable of flint and reused ashlar, bears dates 1623 and 1632. Interior of 17th century range has exposed timber studs; ground floor bridging beam with tongue stops; boxed beam in east extension with wave and reed mouldings. Front range has bridging beam with sunk quadrant mouldings and roll moulding on underside.
First floor rear wing has early 18th century chimneypiece. Rear wing roof has two tiers butt purlins, upper crucks with spurs to wallplate.
Information from (S1).
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 13 November 1995.

For a description of the former gardens see Norfolk Historic Gardens
Survey (ungraded).