The Sugar Loaves (EHER 29214)

Inn constructed during the 16th century or earlier, with later alterations and additions.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Sugar Loaves (PM) (NAT). <1> The Sugar Loaves. Public House of the 16th century or earlier with later alterations and additions. RCHM 41. Grade II. <2> The Sugar Loaves Inn, about 1/4 mile ENE of the church, on the Braintree Road, was built probably about 1600, but the original plan is doubtful. On the south-west side and at the north-west end are modern additions. The original base of the south chimney-building on the ground floor, are shaped wall-posts and an original four-centred door-head. On the first floor, at the bend of the stairs, is an original doorway with chamfered jambs and four-centred head. <3> 2003. Survey. Used as an Inn for at least 225 years, although original use uncertain. Also the site of the village stocks. Only the two bay hall and the carriageway survive. The ground floor hall is of exceptional height and heated by a lateral stack. The mantel beam is cambered and crudely carved with the date 1500. The first floor is of heavy construction, with plain flat section joists jointed into the bridging joist using barefaced soffit tenons. The main joist is chamfered with stepped run out stops, and supported on jowled bay storey posts. Opposing doors with 4 centred heads survive adjacent to the carriage archway. The windows were originally diamond mullions with access to the first floor via a rear outshot. The phasing of the building remains unclear. <4> See also: <5>