The Old Marquis (EHER 29469)
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Summary
Built around 1600, and extended in 18th and 19th centuries, The Old Marquis was a public house, by the name of The Marquis of Granby, until 1960.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6503 4171 (15m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELIONS BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
House is 16th century, extended in the 18th and 19th century. It is timber-framed, roughcast rendered, and roofed with red clay tiles, which are part handmade, part machine-made. It is aligned north-south, with an 18th century extension at the south end and a 19th century eastern extension from the north end, forming an L-plan. It has a two axial chimney stacks in original range and one 19th to 20th century external stack at west wall at south end. <1>
See also: <2>
NRHE data transfer:
The Old Marquis. <3>
The Marquis of Granby Inn, 100 yards north-west of the church, was build probably around 1600, and has modern additions. The original block has been partly re-faced. <4>
The Old Marquis. House, 16th century, extended in 18th and 19th century. It was a public house, The Marquis of Granby until 1960. Grade II. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 3 frames.
- <3> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1981.
- <4> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.157.
- <5> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.12.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 766145
- National Monuments Record: TL 64 SE 31