71 Castle Street (EHER 26924)
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Summary
Late 16th century timber-framed house, with 18th century refronting.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5377 3873 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
No 71 Castle Street (Castle Inn). A late 16th century timber-framed building refaced in red brick and almost entirely altered about 1720. Grade II. <1>
The Castle Inn is of two storeys with a cellar; the walls are partly of brick. It was built probably late in the 16th century, but was refronted in brick, and almost entirely altered about 1720. The plan is L-shaped, with the wings extending towards the south-west and north-east. <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.35.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.250.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1992-3.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1060838
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 133