Park Farmhouse (EHER 25835)
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Summary
Early 16th century timber-framed house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6116 3069 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Park Farm (NAT). <1>
Park Farmhouse is an early 16th century, timber-framed, T-shaped, two storeyed building with attic, with a cross wing at east end. It has some 17th century extension and alteration and the ground floor has 19th century fenestration. <2>
Park Farmhouse. Early 16th century house, timber-framed and plastered, with red plain tile roof. (RCHM 33). Grade II*. <3>
Park Farm, house and barn, 350 yards south-south-east of the church. The house is of two storeys with attics and cellar, and was probably built about 1510-20 on a T-shaped plan, with the cross-wing at the east end. Probably in the 17th century it was extended further towards the west.
On the east front the upper storey projects and has three original curved brackets. The central chimney-stack is probably of the 16th century, and was originally of cross-shaped plan, but one flue has been cut away. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.82.
- <3> SEX16240 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.80-81.
- <4> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.315-316.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 376832
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SW 29