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Maysent House (EHER 27942)

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Summary

16th century timber-framed house.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 7601 2409 (point)

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: No 89 (Maysent House) Bradford Street (west side) Bocking (sited from OS 25" 1971). Originally a 16th century timber-framed and plastered building altered in the 17th and 18th centuries. About 1691 it was owned by John Maysent and was known as the Queen's Head Inn. A wing extending west at the rear is 16th century and the front wing is 17th century refaced in the 18th century with a plastered brick front with a parapet. It has 2 storeys, attics and cellars. <1> <2> February 1979. Field visit. A private residence, name confirmed; named on plan. <3> See also: <4>

Sources

  • <1> Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.37.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1973. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree and Bocking. p.16.
  • <3> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 21-FEB-79.
  • <4> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, 5/1984.

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Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 379009
  • National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 58

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