Willis Farmhouse (EHER 30363)
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Summary
Farmhouse built early 14th century. L-shaped plan with early 14th century crosswing to north, extended in early 16th century by 3 bays. The main range is also early 16th century. Timber-framed with exposed timbers, and weatherboarding on north side. Red plain tile roof. Upper storey has 3 rooms with late 16th century wall paintings.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7716 0079 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EAST HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Early 14th and early 16th century timber framed house. 2 x slides 1 late 1990s second early 20th century <1> - <3>
Information form NRHE
Farmhouse built early 14th century. L-shaped plan with early 14th century crosswing to north, extended in early 16th century by 3 bays. The main range is also early 16th century. Timber-framed with exposed timbers, and weatherboarding on north side. Red plain tile roof. Upper storey has 3 rooms with late 16th century wall paintings. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX62564 Photograph: Skeet, P.. 1990 ?. Willis Farmhouse. slide.
- <2> SEX63098 Photograph: Unknown. 1974. Willis Farm. 120 neg.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 138 frames, 1985, 1988, 1987 and 1996.
- <4> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. Chelmsford, 19-JUN-1975.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 503221