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Old Merridale Farm,
Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton
Restoration Project
Old Merridale Farm was the home of the de Salfords family and there
are references to the de Salfords of Merridale from the early 14th
century. An archaeological report produced in 2001 showed that there
were sandstone walls and foundations which appeared to date back to
the 12th century. This would make it the oldest known building in
Wolverhampton, other than St. Peter's!
Wolverhampton Civic Society commemorated the restoration with one of
their infamous Blue Plaques for excellent restoration of what
has proved to be Wolverhampton's oldest building. Before work
commenced the building had been derelict for some time and was in a
very poor condition, it's future was uncertain.
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Wolverhampton Listed
Buildings:
Listing: The Old Farmhouse and Dairy. II. house, subdivided. Late
Medieval; remodelled circa early 17th century, extended circa 18th
century and with
20th century alterations. Timber-framed, partly rebuilt and extended in
brick, now all rendered. Gable-ended roof, cladding stripped off.
Truncated axial, lateral and gable-end brick stacks.
Comment: Yes, this apparent dump really is a listed building, which
was saved from demolition by the alertness of Derek Thom,
of the Wolverhampton Civic Society, and quick work by the Borough
Council and English Heritage. The building has now been bought
privately for restoration as a private residence by Maythorn
Construction.
"Congratulations and good wished to Maythorn Construction. This is a
wonderful survival and its restoration is eagerly anticipated."
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