Simpkins (EHER 37610)
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Summary
15th century timber-framed open hall house with 16th century alterations.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6376 2662 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LINDSELL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Simpkins (NAT). <1>
Simpkins Farm is a 15th century hall house, with the hall being rebuilt in about 1500. Grade II. <2> <3>
Simpkins (formerly listed as Simpkins Farmhouse). House of the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. (RCHM 6) Grade II. <4>
April 1975. Field survey.
Simpkins is externally modernised with later additions, and not outstanding. See photograph. <5>
See: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.167.
- <3> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.55.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 03-APR-75.
- <5> SEX16240 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.36.
- <6> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 5/1983.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 376340
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 17