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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> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).

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