The Swan Public House (EHER 29448)
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Summary
17th century timber-framed lobby entry house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7238 4286 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIRDBROOK, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The Swan (PH) [NAT]. <1>
The Swan Public House. Lobby-entrance house of the 17th century, altered in 20th century, now a public house. Grade II. <2>
The Swan Inn, at Baythorn End, 100 yards north-west of Eagle Farm, was built on an L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the north-west and south-west, and has modern additions on the south-west side of the north-west wing. The north-east front has an early 18th century wooden eaves-cornice. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1967.
- <2> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.4.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.30.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 763750
- National Monuments Record: TL 74 SW 60