Pincott Farm

In 1294 Richard Pykenot lived on this site. The present house was constructed in the 16th century from a barn after the original building had been destroyed. 

This Grade II listed house is timber framed, under built in red and brown brick, and with brick infill in the frame above.  It has three framed bays and is two storeys in height. 

Pincott Farm was constructed from a 16th century barn. This was possibly the result of an accident – perhaps a fire – to the original house on this site. It may be that such a misadventure happened in winter, and conversion was quicker than building a new house.  A chimney and second storey were added to the barn. A new barn was added to the property in the 17th century.

The name is also of interest, since tax records show a Richard Pykenot living on the site in 1294. The Pykenot family continued as residents for the next 100 years and then the name ‘Elizabeth Picnot’ appears in documents. The house became known as Pincott Farm. 

In the late 19th century, like so many of the old village houses, Pincott became small cottages for agricultural workers.