The Old School House (EHER 25404)
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Summary
A 15th century timber framed house, which was extended in the 18th/19th and 20th centuries. The roof is covered with mainly handmade red plain tiles, and some red clay pantiles. It is two storeys with a cellar.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8597 1831 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELVEDON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June 1974. Grade II listed.
A 15th century timber framed house, which was extended in the 18th/19th and 20th centuries. The roof is covered with mainly handmade red plain tiles, and some red clay pantiles. It is two storeys with a cellar. The building comprises two bays facing north-east, with a 17th century external stack to the left, and was extended to the right in the 18th/19th century. There is a 20th century lean-to extension to the rear of the left end and a garage to the left. <1>
See photos <2>.
NRHE data transfer:
(10) Schoolmaster's House, 60 yards south-east of (8), is of two storeys with attics and has been much altered. The upper storey projects on the north-east front but has been partly underbuilt. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, 8/1986.
- <3> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.143.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 881664
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 NE 91