Rose Cottage (EHER 29563)
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Summary
Late 16th century timber-framed cross wing, now a cottage.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6804 4118 (15m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Crosswing of the late 16th century, altered in the 19th century, and now a cottage. It is timber-framed, plastered, and roofed with handmade red clay tiles. The survival of original glazed and unglazed windows in the same crosswing is of particular interest. It indicates that the house faced south-east, and that this crosswing was built soon after the expansion of the glass industry in England in the 1570s, when glass was still used in small areas at the front and not at the back, of the best part of the house. All other features are consistent with this dating. <1>
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