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Porters Hall (formerly listed as Cottages opposite the Swan Inn) (EHER 30533)

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Summary

A 17th century timber-framed house which was built on an 'L-shaped' plan. The building is of two storeys and was complete at the time of the survey for listing.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6734 1713 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

June 1975. Grade II listed. A 17th century timber-framed house which was built on an L-shaped plans with wings extending to the north-east and south west. The south-east wing is faced in red brick with end pilasters and is of two-storeys. There is a three-window range on the south-west front, the windows on the ground storey are paired. To the north-west front there is a two-window range, the windows being casements. The roof is tiled, with a small gablet at the north-west end and an original cruciform chimney stack. <1> See photos <2>. Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.

Sources

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford Rural.
  • <2> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, .

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Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1362145
  • National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 52

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