Abbey House (EHER 26831)
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Summary
Late 16th century and later timber-framed house.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5240 3799 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Abbey House was built originally in the latter part of the 16th century on an L-shaped plan, two storeys, with a brick parapet and a wood modillion cornice. It was almost entirely refaced in the mid 18th century and has 20th century additions at the rear and on the west sides. The wing on the east side was added in 1970. <1>
June 1989. Field visit.
As described by <1>. <2>
See also: <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX1765 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Saffron Walden. p.9.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 WDC 15-JUN-89.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1992-3.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 373753
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 59