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The Welsh Harp Public House, Waltham Abbey (EHER 38217)

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Summary

15th century cross-wing building, with late 17th century and modern additions.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 3815 0059 (point)
Civil Parish WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

16th century timber framed building. <1> Partially modernised. Timber framework, plaster and brick infilling, hipped old tiled roof. Two storeys, modern ground floor windows, two 18th century first floor sash windows. Passageway on left, recessed wing on right with two first floor sash windows, modern ground floor casement and single storey projection with sash window. <2> NRHE data transfer: The 'Welsh Harp Inn' is 15th century, with a cross wing at the east end; there are late 17th century and modern additions on the east side of the cross wing. The upper storey projects on the south front, and under the west end is an open lych-gate to the churchyard. <3> As described and not outstanding. <4>

Sources

  • <1> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, .
  • <2> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE). 1169696.
  • <3> Monograph: Victoria County History. 1907. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol II (VCH). p 245.
  • <4> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Linge, J.R., 31-OCT-75.

Other References

  • National Monuments Record: TL 30 SE 29
  • NRHE identifier: 367373

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