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The Garth (EHER 37571)

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Summary

Early 20th century former convent.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 6067 2548 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

House and former convent of the early 20th century. It is rendered brick with a peg tile roofs. It has a long, two storey range, parallel with the street, with one storey and attics, and a 'cross-wing' at the west end. The front has a large, semi-circular bay, containing spiral stairs, with a parapet and continuous band of upper storey windows. There is a flat moulded door hood and three elaborate brick stacks with angled shafts and cresting. The windows are contemporary iron casements with leaded lights with elaborate latch back plates. It has a single storey gabled peg tile extension on the east end. <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, 1982-83.

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