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Summary

A 14th/15th century timber framed house with 16th, 17th and 20th century alterations and additions. The house is on a complex plan, mainly over two storeys. The building originally faced south: the east wing is 14th/15th century, and the west wing and north gabled stair tower are 16th century. Part of the original frame remains in the hall and crosswing with a 16th century inserted floor in the hall.

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Location

Grid reference TL 8047 0981 (point)
Civil Parish ULTING, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

May 1982. Grade II listed. A 14th/15th century timber framed house with 16th, 17th and 20th century alterations and additions. The house is parget plastered and has red plain tiled roofs. The roof has a restored chimney stack with square attached shafts. The house is on a complex plan, mainly over two storeys. The north face has a gable to the left and two gables to the right, and there is a single storey and attic range between the left and right bays. A rear range is attached to the right gables and there is a 20th century single storey extension to the right. The front has a large late 19th/early 20th century gabled, red tiled porch; there is a similar porch to the rear. The building originally faced south: the east wing is 14th/15th century, and the west wing and north gabled stair tower are 16th century. Part of the original frame remains in the hall and crosswing with a 16th century inserted floor in the hall. The original solid tread staircase is retained in the 16th century wing. <1> See photos <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. 6 frames, 12/1984.

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