52 and 54 Church Street (EHER 25166)
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Summary
Mid to late 16th century timber-framed house, altered in the late 19th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8519 2276 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COGGESHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Nos 52 and 54 (formerly listed as No 52 (Oakdene) and No 54 (Dorrit)). House, now two houses, of 1565, altered in late 19th century. RCHM 31. Grade II*. <1>
House was built about 1565. The front has been refaced with modern brick but retains the moulded bressummer to the former overhang; it is carved with conventional designs including birds, heads, etc., and the date and initials, 1565, T.C. (possibly for Thomas Clark). <2>
See also: <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX27687 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.55.
- <2> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.120.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 5 frames, 6/1975.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 884093
- National Monuments Record: TL 82 SE 58