The Swan (EHER 27668)
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Summary
A 16th century building with later alterations and additions.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7313 2270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAYNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The Swan (PH) [NAT]. <1>
The Swan. Public house of the 16th century or earlier origin with later additions and alterations. RCHM 9. Grade II. <2>
The Swan Inn was originally of T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the west end. Various 18th century and modern additions have made the plan H-shaped. Inside the building, the south room of the original cross-wing has a late 17th century cupboard with panelled doors an a dentilled cornice. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1976.
- <2> SEX20263 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.54.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.220.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 6/1984.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 922790
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SW 26