Hill House (EHER 34281)
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Summary
A 16th to 17th century house of possibly earlier origin with later alterations and additions. It is timber framed and plastered with a red plain tiled roof and a central red brick chimney stack. It is two storeys and has rear ranges.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1015 2162 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BENTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Listed building description
A 16th to 17th century house of possibly earlier origin with later alterations and additions. It is timber framed and plastered with a red plain tiled roof and a central red brick chimney stack. It is two storeys and has rear ranges. Interior features include heavy bridging joists, some with lambs tongue chamfer stops, panelled and vertically boarded doors some with 1 L hinges. There is a 17th century inglenook fireplace and a mantle beam the base of which is of 16th century brick with chamfered jambs. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).