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Barn approximately 25m north-east of Giffords Farmhouse (EHER 36047)

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Summary

Early 17th century timber-framed barn.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6258 3512 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Barn approximately 25 metres north-east of Gifford's Farmhouse. It is early 17th century with 19th century weatherboard over timber-frame set on brick plinth. It has a gabled and half-hipped corrugated asbestos roof. It has a five-bay plan with rear aisle and midstrey to central threshing floor. There are strap hinges to 19th century plank double doors and loft door. The interior has arch bracing from jowled posts to arcade plates and tie beams; diagonal wall bracing; collar-truss roof with queen struts and windbracing. <1> See also: <2>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Building Recording Report: Green, H.. 2017. Giffords Farm, Tindon End, Great Sampford.

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