Egypt Farmhouse (EHER 28883)
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Summary
Late 15th century timber-framed house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8003 2069 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SILVER END, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Egypts Farm (NAT). <1>
Egypt Farmhouse (formerly listed under Rivenhall). A late 15th century timber-framed and plastered house with cross wings at the north and south ends. An 18th century addition was built at the east end of the north cross-wing. RCHM 9. Grade II. <2>
Egypt Farm, house, was built about the end of the 15th century with cross-wings at the north and south ends. The north cross-wing has an 18th century addition at the east end and the upper storey projects at the east end of the south cross-wing.
Inside the building the two cross-wings have original roofs of king-post type with central purlins; in the main roof only cambered tie-beam is visible. In the south wing are two original windows with diamond-shaped mullions, and now blocked. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1981.
- <2> SEX26226 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1973. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Witham. p.3.
- <3> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.195.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 883984
- National Monuments Record: TL 82 SW 49