Gainsford Hall (EHER 28415)
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Summary
Manor house, 16th century, altered in the 18th and 19th century. Grade II.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7235 3497 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOPPESFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Gainsford Hall (NAT). <1>
Gainsford Hall. Manor house, 16th century, altered in the 18th and 19th century. Grade II. <2>
GAINSFORD HALL, about 1 3/4 miles south-west of the church, is of two storeys; the walls are of plastered timber-framing, and the roofs are tiled. It was built early in the 17th century, probably on an L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the south-east and north-east, but the original plan is uncertain. At the end of the south-east wing is a modern addition.
Inside the building, on the ground floor, are chamfered ceiling-beams and flat joists with moulded stops. At the end is an original fireplace with a chamfered oak lintel which has moulded stops. Condition - good, much altered. <4>
House dated to late 17th century. <4>
See also: <5> - it is unclear if this photo relates to this building.
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1967.
- <2> SEX53989 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.47.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.324-325.
- <4> SEX76670 Monograph: Mercer, E.. 1975. English vernacular houses: a study of traditional farmhouses and cottages. p.156-157.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF031602.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 880514
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 SW 17
- NRHE identifier: 511586
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 SW 41