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Barn approx 25m east of Highams Farmhouse (EHER 37219)

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Summary

Early 17th century timber-framed barn.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 5991 1499 (point)
Civil Parish AYTHORPE RODING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Barn of the early 17th century. It is timber-framed with walls of weatherboarding, corrugated iron and concrete blocks, and roof of corrugated iron. It is four bays with midstrey and single aisle opposite. There are jowled arcade posts, arched braces to tiebeams and arcade. The barn also has curved primary bracing in walls of midstrey. The north-east aisle wall is wholly rebuilt. Studding of the south-east wall removed - posts and plate present. The common rafters have been removed and the principal rafters are present. It has a raised roof of low pitch, of the 20th century, and 20th century side walls enclose the original timber structure. <1> See: <2>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 11 frames.

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