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Four Gables (EHER 37484)

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Summary

17th century timber-framed house, possibly incorporating an earlier structure.

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Location

Grid reference TL 5461 2127 (point)
Civil Parish TAKELEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

17th century house, probably incorporating a much earlier structure. It is timber-framed and plastered, with a red plain tile roof. The house is two storeys, with a crosswing at the east end, plus three feature gables. There is a five window range of 18th century double hung vertical sliding sashes with glazing bars. It also has a 20th century arcaded projecting shop front and a lean-to extension at the east end. There are 19th century bargeboards, with pendants, 19th century pierced ridge tiles, and 19th century red brick chimney stacks. <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. 1 frame, 5/1983.

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