Building record MLI12776 - Whiteloaf Hall, Freiston

Summary

A country house, possibly dating from the 16th century, which has been separated into three houses.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1500 AD? to 1949 AD?)
  • (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1950 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

The building has a date stone of 1613 which is located under one window and another date stone of 1614 in the gable. However, it seems to be late 15th century in date by the style of the windows, which are straight-headed, with the lights ending in four-centred cusped arches. The gable is stepped. The crude brick string and cornice relate to the local fen style. {1}{2} A former country house which has been separated into three houses. The building apparently dates from the 16th century and was extended in the 17th century. There is also evidence of the building being extended and altered in c.1900. It was built in the Fen Artisan Mannerist style with colourwashed brick and has painted ashlar dressings. The roofs are slate and there are two crow stepped gables with kneelers. The right hand gable bears a pinnacle with a 19th century date plaque in the form of a loaf of bread which reads 'WCH 1614'. The left hand gable dates from the 19th century and was built to match the first. It also has a pinnacle. To the right, at a low level, is a datestone inscribed '1613' and the initials 'BEE' are visible. The left hand gable has a central plain sash with a three light, early 16th century, window. On the garret is a two light, 16th century, window. Above this, is a date stone of '1654' and the initials 'IID'. Whiteloaf Hall is supposed to be the first place where a white loaf of bread was baked. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {3} White Loaf Hall, Freiston. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard of U plan. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been significant loss (greater than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located on the site. {4}

Sources/Archives (4)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris. 1964. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition). p.533.
  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 34 SE: AM.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 12/93, 159.019.
  •  Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 10200.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 39859 43740 (22m by 18m) Surveyed
Civil Parish FREISTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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