Spital Farm House (EHER 38468)
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Summary
A 17th century timber framed and rendered house, with some red brick. The roof is covered in plain tile. The building is single storey with attics and comprises two parallel ranges with a single storey outbuilding on the north corner projecting forward to the front. The building was possibly an agricultural building of the late 16th or early 17th century, converted to a house in the late 18th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8430 0647 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Early 16th century to Late 18th century - 1501 AD (at some time) to 1800 AD (at some time))
- FARM BUILDING? (Early 16th century to Late 18th century - 1501 AD (at some time) to 1800 AD (at some time))
- TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (Early 18th century to Modern - 1701 AD? (throughout) to 2050 AD (throughout))
Description
September 1971. Grade II listed.
A 17th century timber framed and rendered house, with some red brick. The roof is covered in plain tile. The building is single storey with attics and comprises two parallel ranges with a single storey outbuilding on the north corner projecting forward to the front. The front has a catslide porch in plain tiles with one glazed side, linking with the outhouse. There is a 20th century conservatory to the rear.
Internally, the front range is made of two-bays of wide spare framing with jowled posts and an A-frame roof. The narrower rear range has a similar spine beam. The building was possibly an agricultural building of the late 16th or early 17th century, converted to a house in the late 18th century. <1>
See photos <2>.