The Queens Head Public House (EHER 38540)
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Summary
A timber framed and weatherboarded house, formerly a public house and originally the parish workhouse, built in 1784. It was converted to a public house in 1838, and to a private house in 2002.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8335 0302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
May 1986. Grade II listed.7
A 17th century timber framed and weatherboarded public house, altered in the 20th century. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles. There is a 19th/20th century rear extension and a 20th century single-storey extension to the right. Inside, there is a large wood-burning hearth of 0.33-0.45 metre brick; the mantel beam is chamfered with lamb's tongue stops. Shown on first edition O.S. map, around 1800. <1>
See photos <2>.
This was the 'new' parish workhouse built in 1784 at a cost of £220. It was sold by the Maldon Union in 1838, when its new owner turned it into a beer house, which it remained until 2002. It is now a private house. <3>