Freemans Farmhouse (EHER 36943)
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Summary
Late 16th century timber-framed and plastered house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5689 3439 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Freemans [NAT]. <1>
Freemans Farmhouse. Late 16th century or possibly earlier timber-framed and plastered house (the roof timbers are said to be dated 1391). Altered later and in the 18th century (RCHM 33). Grade II. <2>
Freeman's Farm, house, 2 miles south-west of the church, is of L-shaped plan, with the wings extending towards the south and west; it was built probably late in the 16th century. There is an addition of later date on the east side. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX3322 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.479.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.356.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1060779
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 37