Barns approximately 60 metres to north-east of Ponds Cross Farmhouse (EHER 25531)
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Summary
16th century L-shaped group of interconnected barns.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5221 3369 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWPORT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
16th century L-shaped group of two interconnected timber-framed barns.
The north-south barn on the site is of seven bays, unaisled, with a later midstrey in bay three from the north. Exterior is of tarred weatherboarding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. The T midstrey projects with a gable.
The east/west barn is aisled on both sides and has a half hipped roof on the south end. It is of four bays with off-centre, later cart doors. Exterior of tarred weatherboarding and a corrugated iron roof.
Both arches have jowled posts, side purlin roofs with raking struts and arch bracing to the tie beam, wall plates and within the bay framing. Both have halved and bridled scarf joints. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).