Kings Cottage (South) (EHER 35892)

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Summary

15th to 16th century timber-framed house.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 4608 3931 (25m by 9m)
Civil Parish	ELMDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (Early 15th century to Late 16th century - 1401 AD to 1600 AD)

Description

15th to 16th century timber-framed and plastered building with a cross wing at the east end, jettied on the upper storey. To the east of the cross wing there is a modern addition. It has one storey and attics with modern casement windows. The roof is tiled, hipped, with three gabled dormers on the south front and two on the west side. The west front is faced in red brick. The house has two central chimney stacks. The interior has a number of original features including a cambered tie beam with a crown post, a doorway with moulded doorposts and head and a 17th century panelled door. <1> See also: <2>

Sources

<1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
<2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 5/1989.

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