Hobbits (EHER 30671)
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Summary
15th century timber framed hall house altered in the Post-Medieval period, now known as Hobbits, formerly Scotts Farm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7233 1290 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
15th century timber framed hall house.
Information from NRHE
(TL 72331290) Scot's Farm (NAT) <1>
Hobbits formerly Scotts Farm. Originally a timber-framed hall house, probably of 15th century origin, with cross wings on the north east and south west. The south west wing has been destroyed and there have been considerable alterations. Restored in the 20th century. <2> <3>
Hobbits (Name confirmed) formerly Scot's Farm, is a timber-framed house with late plaster infill.
Field survey, 1978
Not outstanding. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" 1967.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p. 164.
- <3> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. p. 143.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 12-MAR-78.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 378710
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 19