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Dovecote at Sibleys Farm (EHER 37509)

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Summary

15th century or earlier timber-framed gatehouse, later used as dovecote.

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Location

Grid reference TL 5654 2971 (point)
Civil Parish CHICKNEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Gatehouse, later used as a dovecote, is of the 15th century or earlier. It is timber-framed and part weather-boarded, part plastered, with a red plain tile hipped roof. The building is heavily framed with original chamfered braces forming entrance arch, and saltyre bracing to lower wall frames (RCHM6). <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.

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