Bilsdens Farmhouse (EHER 33157)
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Summary
Bilsdens Farmhouse is a 15th-16th century timber framed house with 18th-19th century front brick range.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5365 0431 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOBBINGWORTH, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
15th or 16th century timber-framed house with 18th century front brick range. <1>
NRHE data import:
The back of Bilsdens dates from the 15th or 16th century and was probably the original manor house with central hall and cross wings. Later additions were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. <2> <3>
August 1975. Field Survey.
Bilsdens (name confirmed) has an essentially 19th century frontage, though the back is as described by <2>. Not outstanding. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 5 frames, .
- <2> SEX795 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1956. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol IV: Ongar Hundred (VCH). p.14.
- <3> SEX77819 LIST: Ministry of Housing & Local Government. 1960. MHLG Lists Epping Ongar RD. Dec 1960, p.11.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A.,, 20/08/1975.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 372826
- National Monuments Record: TL 50 SW 4