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Stable block to south of the new house, Waltons Park (EHER 35472)

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Summary

18th century and later stable block.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5931 4299 (21m by 15m)
Civil Parish ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

18th century and later stable block standing at rights angles to Nos 1 and 2 Walton's Cottages. A single storeyed building with a tiled roof and a clock tower at the south-west end. <1> NRHE data transfer: Waltons was built in the first half of the 16th century with alterations and additions in the 17th and 18th centuries. Foundations are said to exist in the garden west of the house. Condition of house is good though much altered. <2> Grade 2. West block gutted by fire February 22nd 1954. <3> 1977. Field survey. The greater portion of the 16th century house has been demolished and replaced by a new post 1954 house called Waltons Park. Part of the 16th century south-east wing, (No. 1-3 Waltons Park Cottages) and the stable block of the earlier house survive, but they are not outstanding. See photographs. No trace of the foundations seen by authority 2 can be traced in the grounds which have been landscaped. Published 25" survey revised. <4> See also: <5> The NRHE had only one record for The Waltons which has been added to EHER 35471, 35472, 35473, and 35474.

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West.
  • <3> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford.
  • <4> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 06-JAN-77.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.

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Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 374186
  • National Monuments Record: TL 54 SE 17

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