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The Red Cow Public House (possibly now known as Bishops Hall) (EHER 28329)

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Summary

The building originated in the 15th century and was altered in the 16th and 20th centuries. It is now in use as a public house.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 7469 4228 (point)
Civil Parish ASHEN, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Red Cow (PM) [NAT]. <1> The Red Cow Public House. House of the 15th century altered in the 16th and 20th century, now a public house. RCHM 11. Grade II. <2> The Red Cow Inn, two tenements, 70 yards south of the King's Head Inn, of L-shaped plan with wings extending towards the north and west. There are modern additions on the west side and at the north end. The original central chimney-stack has grouped shafts and pilasters, set diagonally. <3> See also: <4>

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1962.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.9.
  • <3> Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.10.
  • <4> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 6 frames.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 765063
  • National Monuments Record: TL 74 SW 77

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