Hill Farm outbuilding, former Guild Hall, adjoining barn to east (EHER 29647)
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Summary
14th century timber-framed building believed to have been a guildhall, re-erected in the 16th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8221 3908 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GESTINGTHORPE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A two-storey, timber-framed, and weatherboarded outbuilding, re-erected in its present location in the mid 16th century. Believed to have functioned as a guildhall. Listed. <1>
See also: <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX29676 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree.
- <2> SEX60980 DESC TEXT: Brown, S.J.. 1988. Agricultural Building at Hill Farm, Gestingthorpe. p.2-8.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 5 frames.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 905212
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NW 31