Spread Eagle Hotel (EHER 28965)
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Summary
A mid-late 16th century timber-framed and plastered building altered in the 17th century and with 18th century fenestration on the front.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8213 1449 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
March 1950. Grade II* listed.
Spread Eagle Hotel (formerly listed under High Street). A mid-late 16th century timber-framed and plastered building altered in the 17th century and with 18th century fenestration on the front. RCHM31. Grade II* (see list for details). <1>
See photos <2>.
(31) Spread Eagle Hotel and house, 10 yards south-west of (30), were originally one building. The wing behind the house is of the 15th century, but the main building is of late 16th century date, altered in the 17th century, and with modern additions at the back. On the north side of the 15th century wing the upper storey projects and inside the same wing are remains of the original roof construction.
(TL82131450 sited from RCHME plan). <3>
See also <4>.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.
Sources
- <1> SEX26226 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1973. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Witham. p.34.
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1971.
- <3> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.267, plan.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF105143.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 881737
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 53