Cock and Bell (EHER 38164)
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Summary
Late 14th to early 15th century timber framed public house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6206 1474 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Late 14th to early 15th century timber framed public house. <1>
Information from NRHE
Cock and Bell (PH) [NAT] <2>
Cock and Bell (formerly listed as Cock and Bell Inn). Public house dating to around 1400 and the 16th century. RCHM 13. Grade II*. <3>
Cock and Bell Inn was built in the 15th century on an H-shaped plan with the wings at the E and W ends; there are modern additions on the front of the main block and at the back of the E wing. On the N front at each end the upper storey is gabled and projects; under the E projection are curved brackets, exposed joists, and a corner post with a moulded capital. Inside the building is an original four-centred doorhead and two original doorways with similar heads. In the E wing is an original king-post truss. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 1/1996.
- <2> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. OS 25" XLIII 7 1920.
- <3> SEX3301 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p. 16.
- <4> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p. 129.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 762187
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 40
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 40