St Cleres Hall (EHER 34827)
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Summary
Aisled 14th century aisled hall house with cross wing and early 16th century additions surrounded by a moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1267 1484 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- AISLED HALL HOUSE (C14, Late 13th century to Late 14th century - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- CROSS WING HOUSE (C14, Late 13th century to Late 14th century - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (C14, Late 13th century to Late 14th century - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- MOAT (Late 13th century to Unknown - 1300 AD)
Description
Information from NRHE data import.
St Clere's Hall Moat. <1>
The house, a rare example of an aisled hall, was built in the 14th century but has early 16th century additions to cross wings and later alterations and additions. Grade I <5>. A moat surrounds the house which was formerly divided by a cross-arm. <2-3>
Homestead moat, waterfilled and in good condition. Correct as
shown. The house, St Clere's Hall, is an old farmhouse in good
condition. <4>
Description of the building. <6>
Sources
- --- SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 21 frame, s 7/1985 and 7/1987.
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. OS 1:10000 1976.
- <2> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. pp. 204.
- <3> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition). pp. 342.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 AC 28-FEB-51.
- <5> SEX85 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Tendring. pp. 61.
- <6> SEX76220 Serial: Colchester Archaeological Group. 1983. Colchester Archaeological Group Annual Bulletin, Vol. 26. Volume 26. pp. 12-13.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 387808