The Kings Head (EHER 34248)
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Summary
16th century or earlier timber framed public house.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0857 1684 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGHTLINGSEA, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Listed building description
16th century or earlier timber framed public house with additions including 19th century restorations. It is timber framed and rough rendered with batten decoration. It has a long red plain tiled roof, double range gables to Ladysmith Avenue, there are right and two rear off centre red brick chimney stacks. It has a five window range of widely spaced vertically sliding sashes with glazing bars and shutters. A red tiled single storey veranda supported by posts with arched braces runs the full length of the building. There are 19th century doors to right, left and centre. Internally much of the frame is covered by 19th century boarding, but a 16th century brick fireplace. The 16th century moulded ceiling and bridging joists are visible. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).