Trewern Hall

Trewern Hall is a timber-framed structure with two stories and attics, characterized by decorative gables and jettied construction on three sides supported by carved corbels. The arrangement combines traditional craftsman techniques with a sturdy wooden framework that has preserved the building across centuries.

The house was built around 1560 and enlarged in 1610 for Robert Francis, with a kitchen wing marking this construction phase. Substantial modifications came in the 19th century under Francis Allen, followed by restorations in the 20th century that modernized and preserved the structure.

The structure displays traditional Severn valley architectural elements, including decorative timbering, herringbone patterns, and ornate window designs that reflect regional craftsmanship.

The building sits on a raised spur in the River Severn floodplain, north of the A458 road linking Shrewsbury and Welshpool. Access is best reached during drier periods when surrounding fields are not waterlogged.

A preserved beam in the kitchen wing bears the initials RF and the year 1610, documenting exactly when this part was added to the house. This carved marking provides a direct link to the owner's identity and the precise timing of the expansion.

Location: Trewern

Elevation above the sea: 65.4 m

Part of: Trewern Hall Estate

GPS coordinates: 52.69540,-3.08445

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40