Yeoman Cottage, Hill Road (EHER 36118)
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Summary
Originally a 15th to 16th century hall house but partly altered in the 19th century and renovated in the 20th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6316 3776 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMPSTEAD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Originally a 15th to 16th century hall house but partly altered in the 19th century and renovated in the 20th century. It is a timber-framed and plastered building. The older part at the west end is two storeys with the upper storey jettied on the north and west fronts. The east wing is one storey and attics. The windows generally are modern casements. The roof is tiled, hipped at the west end, with a small gable. There is a central square chimney stack at the east end and the east wing has one gabled dormer. The interior has some original features including a dragon beam, an original door opening and a crown post roof. There is also exposed timber-framing, ceiling beams and joists (RCHM 6). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).