The King's Head Public House (EHER 29496)
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Summary
Late 15th to early 16th century timber-framed house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7375 4098 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIDGEWELL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
King's Head (PM) [NAT]. <1>
The King's Head public house. A long-jetty house of about 1500, altered in the 19th century. RCHM 10. Grade II. <2>
The King's Head Inn, north-west of Moat Farm, is of two storeys with attics. It was built probably in the 16th century, and has 18th century and modern additions at the back. The west front has been refaced with modern brick. The early 17th century chimney stack has grouped diagonal shafts.
Inside the building, the shaped wall-posts are visible, and the tie-beams of two roof-trusses; the brackets below them are carved. The 17th century staircase has turned balusters and there are some old doors with strap-hinges. <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1961.
- <2> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.25.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.228.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 5 frames, 9/1983.
- <5> SEX63057 Photograph: Holden, A.. 2003. unknown.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 763773
- National Monuments Record: TL 74 SW 65