The Watch House (EHER 37001)
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Summary
17th century or earlier timber-framed house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6908 2111 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELSTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Watch House (NAT). <1>
The Watch House (formerly listed under Bannister Green). House of the 17th century or earlier. RCHM 65. Grade II. <2>
The Watch House, 1 mile ENE of the church, is of L-shaped plan, with the wings extending towards the north-west and north-east. There is an 18th century addition on the east side of the north-east wing. On the north-west side of the north-east wing is an original gabled dormer with dentilled barge-boards.
The original central chimney-stack has grouped diagonal shafts and pilasters. Inside the building, in a passage on the ground floor, is a small cupboard with an original arcaded and enriched door; in the cupboard is a similar panel. <3>
See: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1921.
- <2> SEX4651 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.18.
- <3> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.82.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 3 frames.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 879132
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SE 63