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The Bell Inn (EHER 30036)

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Summary

House constructed during the 16th century, extended in the 18th and early 19th century. It is of an L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the west and south. It is now a public house.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 8723 2035 (point)
Civil Parish FEERING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Bell Inn (NAT). <1> The Bell Inn. House, now public house, of the 16th century, extended in the 18th and early 19th century. RCHM 20. Grade II. <2> Bell Inn is of L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the west and south. The upper storey projects at the end of the south wing and there is an original chimney-stack with plain pilasters. Inside the building is a little original panelling, reset. <3> See also: <4>

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1923.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.69.
  • <3> Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.99.
  • <4> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1975.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 884174
  • National Monuments Record: TL 82 SE 75

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