Chadwells Farmhouse (EHER 29442)

Early 17th century timber-framed house.

NRHE data transfer: Chadwells [NAT]. <1> Chadwells Farmhouse. House of the early 17th century, extended in the 20th century. Grade II. <2> Chadwell Farm, house, 3/4 mile north of the church, is dated 1631, but may have been built at an earlier date. It is of T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the west end, and with a small projection at the east end of the south side. There is a modern addition at the south end of the cross-wing. At the east end of the north elevation is a gable and at the east end of the south elevation is a slight projection with a corresponding gable; both the gables have original moulded barge-boards, much weathered. The large central chimney-stack has a moulded capping and four attached octagonal shafts with moulded bases and modern tops; on one side of the stack is a sunk panel bearing the date 1631 and the initials MS ES incised in cement of earlier date. Inside the building is an old oak battened door. <3> See also: <4>