Existing Plans

May 09, 2015 / Kim Manawatao

Before the start of the renovation in 2011 the basement has not been altered besides few bits to update services for the home such as ventilation and electricity. Out of the whole house, the basement floor is at the most raw form containing arches and brick work that were laid before the house was even completed in 1651.

Here's a short walk-through video our fellow volunteer Simon Horton from FARO Technology UK Ltd. scanned and put together:

Commonly in English country homes, the basement floor was used as the servants quarters as well as housing the maintenance facilities needed to serve the family.

Basement Floor:

Bulter's Pantry