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1, 2 and 3 Almshouses (EHER 25761)

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Summary

17th century timber-framed almshouses with 19th century alterations.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6099 3097 (point)
Civil Parish THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

17th century building, extensively altered in the 19th century. It is timber-framed and plastered with a red plain tile roof, hipped at south end. It is one storey and attics, with seven gabled dormers to the rear. There are decorative pierced bargeboards with pendants, at north end, above lancet headed window, and square mullion and transom window with moulded label. The building has a gabled dormer at the south ended and it has brick chimney stacks. <1> See also: <2>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 24 frames.

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