Greensted Hall, Ongar (EHER 33195)

Greensted Hall a large timber-framed house, extensively rebuilt around 1700 but thought to have origins as a medieval hall.

Medieval hall with extensive rebuilding of around 1700. NRHE data transfer: Largely rebuilt around 1700 <1>. The exterior now mostly in the form given it in 1875 <2>. Greensted Hall was largely rebuilt in about 1700, but there are timbers near the west end which appear to be older. The areas of panelling are early 17th century. The report of an open hearth under the drawing room, suggests the site of a medieval hall. <3> December 1969. Field survey. Greensted Hall (spelling confirmed) is now divided into three tenements. Although large it is not outstanding externally. <4> Greensted Hall, house and brew house, north of the church. The house is of tow storeys with attics; the wall are of brick and timber framing, the roofs are tiled. The Central part of the house was built probably in the 17th century and there are two modern dates, 1695 and 1698, on the building which may indicate its period. It has been extensively enlarged and refaced with brick in the 19th century. The Brew House, west of the house, was built in the 17th century. Condition of house, good, much restored. <5> Greensted Hall House. Now three dwellings. Probably a medieval hall core with extensive rebuilding around 1700. Grade II*. <6>