Crabbs Farmhouse (EHER 30070)
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Summary
House built about 1500, with 17th century extension and an 18th century wing.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8510 1788 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELVEDON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Crabb's farm [NAT]. <1>
Crabb's Farmhouse. House about 1500 and 16th century, altered in the 20th century. The 18th century north wing mentioned by the RCHM55 is now a separate cottage. Grade II. <1>
Crabb's Farm, house and barn. The house was built about 1500 with a central hall and a kitchen wing on the west. There is a 17th century extension on the west and an early 18th century wing on the north side. Inside the building the former hall has an original roof with a king-post truss. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1974.
- <2> SEX21604 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.92.
- <3> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.145.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 8/1986.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 881595
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 NE 79