Foxearth Hall (EHER 27830)
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Summary
Late 13th century hall house, with late 15th to early 16th century additions and alterations, and a 19th century cross wing. The house is surrounded by a complete moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8326 4494 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOXEARTH, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Foxearth Hall (NR). <1>
Foxearth Hall is of late 15th century date with central Hall, Buttery and Solar. It has 16th century alterations. Grade 2. <2>
Foxearth Hall. House. Late 13th century hall. Late 15th to early 16th century right cross-wing. 19th century left cross-wing. Moated site. Grade II*. <3>
July 1976. Field survey.
Foxearth Hall (name confirmed) retains the original 15th century hall-house plan, but has later additions and external rendering. Not outstanding. See photograph. Published 1:2500 survey correct. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1967.
- <2> SEX76468 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Halstead. p.52.
- <3> SEX27272 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.82.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 21-JUL-76.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 3 frames.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 382162
- National Monuments Record: TL 84 SW 1