Pentlow Hall (EHER 27883)
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Summary
Moated manor house built about 1500, with late 16th century and later alterations. It is mainly timber-framed with 18th century brick renovations. It has a central hall and two cross wings.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8120 4624 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTLOW, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Pentlow Hall (NR). <1>
Pentlow Hall is a fine moated manor house built about 1500, with late 16th century and some modern alterations. Grade II*. <2>
Pentlow Hall. Moated Manor House. 15th and 16th century, with later alterations and additions. Grade II*. <3>
July 1976. Field visit.
Pentlow Hall (name verified) is mainly timber-framed with 18th century brick renovations. It has a central hall and two cross wings, the westerly having a 19th century porch with a coat of arms set over the doorway. At the time of visit there was some repair work being carried out on the east wing. The building is not outstanding (see photograph). Published 1974 1:2500 survey revised on MSD. <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.91.
- <3> SEX27272 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.51.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 22-JUL-76.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 10 frames, 1983.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 381948
- National Monuments Record: TL 84 NW 2