Earlswood Moat House
| Earlswood Moat House | |
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Dorridge | |
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National Trust | |
| Grid reference: | SP116736 |
| Information | |
Earlswood Moat House is a house, once a moated formhouse, standing to the west of Dorridge in Warwickshire. It is in the care of the National Trust.
The age of the house is uncertain. A twentieth century inscription dates it to around 1480, though there are later additions and alterations, including a range probably of thr 17th century. It has two storeys and its timber framing informs it details. It appears to be a cruck house in general construction.[1][2]
There is a nature reserve by the house.
Outside links
Earlswood Moat House - British Listed Buildings
References
- ↑ Burman, J: The Story of Tanworth-in-Arden, Warwickshire: Birmingham: 1930-: 115
- ↑ Burman, J: Gleanings from Warwickshire History: Birmingham: 1933-: 90; Victoria County History