Morlins (EHER 29766)
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Summary
16th century or earlier house, originally of L-shaped plan but modern additions have made the plan rectangular. Part of the south front upper storey projects and is gabled.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8296 3626 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WICKHAM ST PAUL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Morland's Farm [NAT]. <1>
Morlins. House of the 16th century or earlier with later additions and alterations. RCHM 2. Grade II. <2>
Morlands Farm, house, at the south-west corner of the Green, about 1/2 mile south of the church, was originally of L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the west and north. The additions on the west, north, and east sides are modern, and make the plan rectangular. At the east end of the south front the upper storey projects and is gabled. The original central chimney-stack has grouped diagonal shafts. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1958.
- <2> SEX29676 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.53.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.344.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 923062
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NW 26