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Attridges Farmhouse (EHER 37292)

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Summary

Early 16th century timber-framed house.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6133 1738 (point)
Civil Parish HIGH ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Early 16th century house altered in 17th century, with a 20th century extension. It is timber-framed, plastered, and the roof is tiled. The house has four bays aligned approximately east-west, with a ground floor room of two bays in the middle, and a brick chimney stack at east end of it. There is a 20th century extension to rear of west end that is two storeys, with a five-window range of 20th century casements, and a 20th century porch that is hipped and tiled. The roof is half-hipped at both ends. The roof was originally of crownpost construction, converted to clasped purlin in the 17th century. It has jowled storey posts and top-chamfered beams (RCHM 10). <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. 6 frames.

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