Description:
A Georgian Farmhouse and Medieval Farm buildings, comprising an ancient monument and listed barns, were surrounded by new sheltered housing for aged people. The tithe barn was restored and now provides a large assembly space and the adjoining barns were restored and converted to a Day Centre. The adjoining redundant church was restored and fitted internally to act as a study facility for local history, especially the development of the town. The Georgian farmhouse was converted to flats. The ancient monument was maintained in its appearance and used as a multi-purpose space. A linking archway and new ancillary building were constructed to house toilets, accommodation and services. To comply with the current building regulation standards in respect of heat loss a hidden insulation zone was constructed between the inner original fabric and the new external boarding and roof tiles. Many replacement timbers were left in their natural state and the original ones were left as found. Fire separation was provided by timber and glass screens.