The Bell Inn and shop adjoining to left (EHER 25320)
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Summary
16th century house and outbuildings on an L-shaped plan, with the wings extending towards the east and south. Possible 19th century additions are present the ends of the wings, and at the back of the east wing.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7856 3554 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE HEDINGHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (Early 16th century to Modern - 1501 AD? to 2050 AD)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Early 16th century to Modern - 1501 AD? to 2050 AD)
- SHOP (Early 16th century to Modern - 1501 AD? to 2050 AD)
- INN (Early 16th century to Modern - 1501 AD? to 2050 AD)
- OUTBUILDING (Early 16th century to Modern - 1501 AD? to 2050 AD)
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Bell Inn (PH) (NAT). <1>
The Bell Inn and shop adjoining to left. Public House and shop. 16th century or earlier with later additions and alterations. Grade II. <2>
The Bell Inn, house and outbuildings. The house was built in the second half of the 16th century on an L-shaped plan, with the wings extending towards the east and south. At the ends of the wings, and at the back of the east wing are modern additions. At each end of the north front the roof is hipped. Inside the building, in the east wing, is an original moulded ceiling-beam and joists. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX64245 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:1250 Post War National Grid. 1:1250. 1968.
- <2> SEX15046 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.41.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.60.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 880834
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NE 49