Thorley's Farmhouse (EHER 30676)
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Summary
15th century timber framed hall house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7074 1169 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
15th century timber framed hall house. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
(TL 7075 1171) Thorley's Farm (NAT) <3>
Thorley's Farm, now two tenements, probably 15th century half 'H' plan with wings to the west. North wing has been destroyed, and there are 16th and 17th century alterations and additions. <4> <5>
Field visit, 1976
The house is generally as described, but externally plastered and colour washed. Not outstanding. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 52 frames, 6/1986 and 7/6/1984.
- <2> SEX62719 Photograph: Andrews, D.. 2003. Thorleys. slide.
- <3> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" 1967.
- <4> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p. 164.
- <5> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. p. 145.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 11-MAR-76.
Other References
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 20
- NRHE identifier: 378713