The Lion Public House (EHER 28731)
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Summary
14th and 17th century timber-framed house and building now combined as a public house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8564 2895 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EARLS COLNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Early 14th century to Modern - 1301 AD to 2050 AD)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Early 14th century to Modern - 1301 AD to 2050 AD)
- INN (Early 14th century to Modern - 1301 AD to 2050 AD)
- MARKET HALL? (Early 14th century to Modern - 1301 AD to 2050 AD)
- OPEN HALL HOUSE? (Early 14th century to Modern - 1301 AD to 2050 AD)
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The Lion Public House (formerly listed as The Lion Inn). House and building of uncertain function, now combined as a public house. 14th and 17th century. RCHM 11. Grade II. <1>
Lion Inn and house. The west end of the house is of late 18th century date and has original moulded ceiling-beams. The east front has been rebuilt. <2>
See also: <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX27655 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.29.
- <2> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.90.
- <3> SEX53908 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Earls Colne: Historic Town assessment report.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 4/1986.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 881109