Prouds Farmhouse (EHER 37614)
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Summary
14th century timber-framed hall house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6044 3266 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Proud's Farm (NAT). <1>
A 15th century hall house, altered in the 16th century but retaining its original plan and much original detail. The house has been restored. Grade II. <2>
A timber-framed 15th century house with later alterations and additions, but original moulded beams and doorheads and part of the original roofs. <3>
Proud's Farmhouse was originally a 14th century open hall house with at least one contemporary crosswing. The hall appears to have been largely rebuilt about 1570. At the rear of the 14th century wing is a structure of about 1520 and the southern crosswing is of about 1590. <4>
Proud's Farmhouse. 14th century hall house with gabled cross-wings, altered and extended in 16th and 17th century. (RCHM 45). Grade II*. <5>
April 1975. Field survey.
Externally the hall pattern has been retained, but it has been modernised and is not outstanding. <6>
See also: <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.93.
- <3> SEX83 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p.383.
- <4> SEX61105 Building Recording Report: Wadhams, M.C.. 1979. Historic Building Surveys Vol: 11.
- <5> SEX16240 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.38-39.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 28-APR-75.
- <7> SEX63734 Photograph: Unknown. 2004. Print of Prouds Thaxted. print.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 376806
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SW 17