Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (EHER 29346)
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Summary
17th century timber-framed house with later alterations.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6875 2974 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BARDFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Bluegate Hall (NAT). <1>
Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (formerly listed as Bluegate Hall). It is a house of the 17th century, altered in the 19th and 20th century. Grade II (RCHM 45). <2>
Bluegate Hall, probably originally one of the lodges of the former Great House, 3/4 mile south-east of the church, is of two storeys with attics. It was built on a T-shaped plan with a cross wing at the south-west end, and modern additions on the north-east side, and at the end of the north-east wing. <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.112.
- <3> SEX4383 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.50.
- <4> SEX61105 Building Recording Report: Wadhams, M.C.. 1979. Historic Building Surveys Vol: 11.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 8 frames, 7/1984.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Barn approximately 80m north-west of Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 29347)
- Parent of: Shelter shed approximately 60 metres north-west of Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 29348)
- Parent of: Stable block approximately 40 metres north-west of Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 29349)
- Parent of: Wall extending west from stable block at Bluegate Hall Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 29350)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 878812
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NE 22