Historic site in Milverton in Somerset, England
The Old House | |
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Location of The Old House in Somerset | |
Location | Milverton in Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51°01′32″N 3°15′10″W / 51.02556°N 3.25278°W / 51.02556; -3.25278 |
Built | late 14th and early 15th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | The Old House |
Designated | 25 January 1956 |
Reference no. | 1060552 |
The Old House in Milverton in Somerset, England is a Grade II* listed building dating from the late 14th and early 15th century, although there may also be remains of an earlier building on the site.
The house is built of red sandstone with Hamstone dressings. It was built as a residence for the archdeacon of Taunton and was the home of Thomas Cranmer, in the 1530s while he held the post. It was only sold by the church in the mid 20th century.
While the house was being renovated in the early 21st century, a Tudor wall painting of Henry VIII was discovered underneath the plaster as it was being removed. It is the only one of its kind in a domestic dwelling. It has been speculated that there is a secret message in the image., which has been dated to around 1541.
References
- ^ Historic England. "The Old House (1060552)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- Gathercole, Clare. "An archaeological assessment of Milverton" (PDF). English Heritage Extensive Urban Survey. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "'Significant' Tudor painting discovered". University of Bristol. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Mural of King Henry VIII uncovered in Somerset". BBC News. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- B. Jones (1964). "Archdeacons: Taunton". Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1300-1541: volume 8: Bath and Wells diocese. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "Henry VIII Uncovered". CAD architects. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "Every inch a king". Society for the protection of ancient buildings. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- Carroll, Su (30 May 2013). "Hidden heritage is in the spotlight for Secret Homes series". Western Morning News. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- Hughes, Bettany (7 June 2013). "Bettany Hughes' new series Britain's Secret Homes unearths properties around the country with a story to tell". Telegraph. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
External links
- The Milverton Mural—Revealing Henry A short film capturing the moment when a rare mural of Henry VIII was discovered under plasterwork.