Pope Mill Farmhouse (EHER 29591)
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Summary
Hall house built in 15th century or earlier, and altered in 16th and 20th centuries. It was timber-framed, plastered and roofed with handmade red clay tiles.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6929 4454 (16m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STURMER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Pope Mill Farm. <1>
Popemill Farm, house, about 800 yards north-north-east of the church, is of half-H-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the north. In the 19th century an addition was made between the wings. The walls of the ground storey have been re-faced with modern brick. The original central chimney-stack has attached diagonal shafts. <2>
Pope Mill Farmhouse. Hall house, 15th century or earlier, altered in 16th and 20th century. Grade II. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1982.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.298.
- <3> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.70.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 10 frames, 11/1983.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 767000
- National Monuments Record: TL 64 SE 39