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Grove Farmhouse (EHER 38195)

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Summary

Late 16th to early 17th century rebuild of a 15th century timber framed barn, that was converted to a dwelling in the 20th century.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6635 2903 (point)
Civil Parish LITTLE BARDFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Barn, now a dwelling, dating to about 1600 and is a rebuild of a late 15th century barn. In the 20th century it was converted to house. It is timber-framed and weatherboarded with a half hipped dark red tiled roof that extends over aisles. It has a red brick chimney stack and one storey and attics. There is one gabled dormer and a four window range of 20th century vari-light casements with centre transoms. The barn is aisled, of three bays, all but two storey posts are jowled. The top plates halved and bladed, aisle plates halved and bridled. Most aisle and arched bracing in-situ. <1> See also: <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, 1/1985.

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