Garden wall immediately to west and south of Amberden Hall (EHER 35783)
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Summary
16th and 17th century wall and gateway.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5552 3067 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIDDINGTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Wall with gateway of the 16th and 17th century. It is red brick in random and Flemish bond and forms a boundary to garden on west and south sides of house with a short section of 20th century rebuilding at reduced height on the south. It is approximately 8-10ft high with chamfered plinth and cogged cornice with moulded brick capping. The wall meets the moat on the east side rather than returning to the north. The Royal Commission on Historic Monuments suggested the wall formed part of the northwest wing of the hall of 1560 which was demolished, but it is more probable that part of the wall was built with bricks from the demolished wing. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).