Change House (EHER 28340)
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Summary
Timber-framed farmhouse constructed during the 16th century, with 18th, 19th, and early 20th century additions. It was originally of T-shaped plan, with the cross-wing at the southwest end but is now of an irregular plan.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7571 3881 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YELDHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The Change House (NAT). <1>
Change House. House, mainly 16th century, with 19th and early 20th century additions. RCHM 9. Grade I. <2>
Change Farm, house, now two tenements, 150 yards north of the church, was originally of T-shaped plan, with the cross-wing at the south-west end. Probably early in the 18th century an addition was made on the north-west side of the north-east wing, extending beyond it and there are modern additions on the north-east side of the cross-wing.
The south-west front as a gable at each end, and an original chimney-stack with two octagonal shafts, modern at the top. There are two gables at the back of the original cross-wing. The original chimney-stack of the north-east wing has four octagonal shafts, modern at the top. Inside the building, the staircase is original, and has flat shaped balusters to the upper flight, and square newels with turned terminals. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1975.
- <2> SEX53989 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.15.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.142.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 880679
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NE 38