Mans Cross House (EHER 28364)
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Summary
Farmhouse constructed during the 16th century and altered during the 18th century and about 1900. It is T-shaped on plan, with the cross-wing at the east end. The 18th century additions are in the angles between the wings.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7522 3892 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YELDHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Manscross Farm (NAT). <1>
Mans Cross House. House of the 16th century, altered about 1900. RCHM 8. Grade II. <2>
Man's Cross Farm, house, 700 yards WNW of the church, is of T-shaped plan, with the cross-wing at the east end. There are 18th century additions in the angles between the wings. The original central chimney-stack has a small buttress at one angle. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1922.
- <2> SEX53989 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.24.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.191.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 880676
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NE 37