Walden Place (EHER 27159)
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Summary
Mid 18th century red brick house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5354 3855 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House built 1758, some 19th century refenestration, extended and divided up in 20th century into retirement apartments and sheltered accommodation. Built of red brick with some stucco dressings, roof of clay tiles. <1>
1945. Report.
Prior to the outbreak of war arrangements were made by the Ministry of Health for the large scale evacuation of pregnant mothers into Essex. As part of this scheme several improvised maternity homes and nurseries were set up utilising existing accommodation. Walden Place was one of a number of residential nurseries established during the war. It could accommodate up to 12 children. The nursery was discontinued after 1945. <2>
See also: <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX77618 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1994. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. 669-1.
- <2> SEX65199 DESC TEXT: ECC. 1945-1946. ECC Medical Officer Health Report for 1945.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1992-3.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 514499
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 160