Dick Turpin's Cottage, High Street (EHER 36117)
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Summary
17th to 18th century timber-framed house - a candidate for the birthplace of the 18th century highwayman.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6332 3796 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMPSTEAD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
17th to 18th century timber-framed and plastered building, renovated in the 20th century, with the timber-framing exposed on the front. At the south-west end there is a gable. It is one storey and attics, with casement windows. The roof is thatched, with a central square chimney stack. This cottage is said to have been probably the birth place of Dick Turpin although his father, at the time, was proprietor of the Rose and Crown Inn. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).