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Pear Tree Cottage (EHER 34625)

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Summary

A cottage dated to the early 18th century, refenestrated in the 20th century. It is a two bay cottage probably originally of lobby entrance type. It is oak framed, and covered in roughcast over weatherboarding with tiled roof and 20th century brick chimneystack. It is one storey and attics and it has a 20th century gabled dormer.

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Location

Grid reference TM 1235 2865 (point)
Civil Parish MISTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Listed building description A cottage dated to the early 18th century, refenestrated in the 20th century. It is a two bay cottage probably originally of lobby entrance type. It is oak framed, and covered in roughcast over weatherboarding with tiled roof and 20th century brick chimneystack. It is one storey and attics and it has a 20th century gabled dormer. The interior has exposed rear wall with upright posts with typical cut profile, diagonal braces and Carpenters marks. One room has axial beam with a one inch chamfer 18th century three plank door with hinges and probable 17th century three plank door with L hinge to winder staircase 1st floor has exposed framing with some carved wind braces and old floorboards. It is possible that the three plank door and floorboards may be reused. <1> <2>

Sources

  • <1> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 5/1986.
  • <2> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).

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