Butts Farmhouse, Wicken (RGL2026)
Butts Farmhouse, 15 Pond Green, Wicken
History of Butts Farmhouse
Listed Building
House, originally a late C15 or early C16 open hall with service and parlour ends. In late C16 or early C17 the parlour end was rebuilt as a crosswing and at the same time the chimney stack was inserted into the through passage and the open hall was floored. (Historic England)
Butts Farm Wicken 1890s
The shop in the photo was removed in the 1970s. In the 1890s it was a general store owned by Eliza King who succeeded her Robert. He had been a tea importer and blender. The shop served various purposes later including a sweet shop.
Building dates
- Built 1460–1540
Sources for this date
- Built by 1899: EPC construction age band: before 1900
- Built 1460–1540: Listed building: late C15 or early C16 (grade II)
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