Ewen Bridge Farmhouse (EHER 28161)
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Summary
16th century timber-framed house, altered in the early 19th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7306 2857 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHALFORD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Iron Bridge Farm [NAT]. <1>
Ironbridge Farm, house, 1,000 yards south-east of the church, was built in the first half of the 16th century, on a T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the south end. There are two gables on the west side of the main block. Inside the building, the middle room on the ground floor has a moulded ceiling-beam, and there are various fragments of 16th century panelling, re-used. The roof is original and has collar-beams, principals and wind-braces. <2>
See also: <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.266.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 10/1984.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 922696
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NW 45