Plesheybury House (EHER 30728)
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Summary
Plesheybury house is a timber-framed and plastered hall house, probably of 16th century origin with a floor inserted in the 17th century. There is a fishpond to the west of the house.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6579 1427 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PLESHEY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
(TL 65751426) Plesheybury (NR) <1>
Plesheybury house is a timber-framed and plastered hall house, probably of 16th century origin with a floor inserted in the 17th century. There is a fishpond to the west of the house. <2> <3>
The house is as described above but has been modernised and is not outstanding. An irregular pond lies to the NW of the house but this cannot be identified as a constructed fishpond. It was probably used as a horse pond for the farm. <4>
West crosswing mid-15th century. East crosswing around 1360-1450. Altered in the late 17th century. The central section may possibly be 16th century rebuilt. <5>
Additional reference <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923. OS 6" 1924.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p. 203.
- <3> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. p. 164.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 17-NOV-75.
- <5> SEX61105 Building Recording Report: Wadhams, M.C.. 1979. Historic Building Surveys Vol: 11. p. 84-85.
- <6> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 8/1986.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 376031
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SE 2