The White Lion (EHER 29129)
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Summary
15th century or earlier public house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7769 3406 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SIBLE HEDINGHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The White Lion Inn at Sible Hedingham is a late 15th century hall house with 17th and 18th century additions. It is said to have been the old Poor House. <1> <2>.
No 6 Church Street (The White Lion). Public House of the 15th century or earlier with later additions and alterations. RCHM 10. Grade II. <3>
April 1975. Field visit.
The Inn was built as the Poor House in 1435 according to the publican, but has been externally modernised. Not outstanding. See photograph. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.269.
- <2> SEX76468 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Halstead. p.100-101.
- <3> SEX15046 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.74.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 10-APR-75.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 4/1984.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 379168
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 SE 15