Ancient House (EHER 34569)
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Summary
A house dated to the 15th century with 16th, 17th century and later alterations and additions. It has an exposed timber frame and red brick and red plain tiled roofs. It is formed from three ranges with gables to pavement and additional rear ranges. At one time it was the Kings Head Public House, kept by Jonathan Bull in 1796.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0531 2945 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
Listed building description
A house dated to the 15th century with 16th, 17th century and later alterations and additions. It has an exposed timber frame and red brick and red plain tiled roofs. It is formed from three ranges with gables to pavement and additional rear ranges. There is a chimney stack to the rear of the left range and the right of the right range. It is two storeys and attics. The is a jetty to left and central range, the right forward range now with underbuilt jetty, red brick infill to the ground floor. Internally moulded bridging and ceiling joists are visible. The building is said to have original roof structure. At one time it was the Kings Head Public House, kept by Jonathan Bull in 1796. <1>
Photographs <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX59908 Photograph: Pratt, N.. 2001. Record Photographs 1-15 May 2001. 120. Black and white negative. HBR/BW/01/10.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 6/1986.