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Dale Hall (EHER 34607)

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Summary

A house dated to the 15th to 16th century or earlier origin with later alterations and additions. It is timber framed, with a red brick facade, and a exposed frame to left return. The east wing was rebuilt in the 19th century (after destruction by fire in Corn Riots).

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Location

Grid reference TM 0972 3155 (point)
Civil Parish LAWFORD, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

A house dated to the 15th to 16th century or earlier origin with later alterations and additions. It is timber framed, with a red brick facade, and a exposed frame to left return. It has a red plain tiled roofs, hipped forward gables with lead flashings to right and left. There are rear left and end right red brick chimney stacks, dentilled eaves cornice and a central band. The house is two storeys. To left of the central range is a 19th century red brick porch with panelled parapet. Between the central windows is a four panel two light door, moulded surround, frieze, and flat canopy. The exposed frame to left (west) return with original mullion window and halved bracing. The east wing was rebuilt in the 19th century (after destruction by fire in Corn Riots). There is a staircase with stick balusters and wreathed handrail. There are some heavy bridging joists and ceiling beams visible. The large chimney stack with cambered mantel beam is from elsewhere. The wind has panelled shutters. <1> Photographs <2>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 17 frames, 1/1973.

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