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Kings Hill Cottages (EHER 26409)

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Summary

Pair of cottages built early 18th century, probably of earlier origin; later alterations and additions. Timber-framed, painted brick facing to ground storey, weatherboarding to first storey, plastered returns. Roof of plain red tiles. Probably at one time part of the Kings Hill homestead.

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Location

Grid reference TQ 8772 9060 (point)
Civil Parish ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

May 1968. Grade II listed. A pair of 18th century timber framed cottages, probably of earlier origin and with later alterations and additions. They have a painted brick facing to the ground floor, weatherboarded first floor, and plastered returns. They have a red plain tiled roof and are two storeys and attics with two gabled dormer windows. They were probably at one time part of Kings Hill homestead, see EHER 26409. <1> See photos <2>. NRHE summary description: Pair of cottages built early 18th century, probably of earlier origin; later alterations and additions. Timber-framed, painted brick facing to ground storey, weatherboarding to first storey, plastered returns. Roof of plain red tiles. Probably at one time part of the Kings Hill homestead. <3> See also <4>.

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. 4 frames, 1979.
  • <3> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Rochford. 1253.
  • <4> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF031592.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 511576
  • National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SE 59

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