Blagdens House (EHER 36123)
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Summary
Mid to late 16th Century timber framed and plastered house, built on a T-shaped plan with the cross wing to the south. There have been modern additions to the north wing and the north side of the cross wing.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6472 3939 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMPSTEAD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Blagden Farm [NAT]. <1>
Blagden House (formerly listed as Blagden Farmhouse). 16th century timber-framed and plastered building on a T-shaped plan (RCHM 13). Grade II. <2>
Blagden Farm, house, was built in the second half of the 16th century, on a T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the south end. At the end of the north wing and on the north side of the cross-wing are modern additions. The original central chimney-stack in the cross-wing has four octagonal shafts, modern at the top, on a square base with a moulded capping. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.225.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.160.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 919838
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NW 46