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Bridge Farmhouse (EHER 39140)

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Summary

A 16th century timber framed farmhouse, which is roughcast rendered and roofed with 20th century red clay pantiles.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 9441 1284 (point)
Civil Parish TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

February 1987. Grade II listed. A 16th century timber framed farmhouse, which is roughcast rendered and roofed with 20th century red clay pantiles. It comprises three bays facing approximately south and has a two-bay crosswing at the left end, the whole forming a rectangular plan. There is an 18th century single-storey parallel range to the rear. Also described as Salcottstone Farm. <1> See photos <2>. NRHE data transfer: Salcottstone Farm [T.I.]. <3> Salcottstone Farm, house, 1 3/4 m. N.N.W. of Tollesbury church, was built in the 15th or early in the 16th century, with a central hall and cross-wings at the east and west ends. The east wing has been destroyed and the west wing is now included under the main roof. <4> Bridge Farmhouse (formerly Salcottstone). 3/154. Grade III. 15th - 16th century hall house, very much altered. <5> April 1960. Field survey. 'Bridge Farm' (nameplate) is as above described. The house is in good condition. See G.P. AO/60/147/6 from S.W. <6> See also <7>.

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. 2 frames, 5/1985.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. OS 6".
  • <4> Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.219.
  • <5> LIST: Ministry of Housing & Local Government. 1953. Provisional List of Buildings, Maldon, 2226/11/A November, 1953.
  • <6> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. ASP 29-APR-60.
  • <7> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. OS60/F147/6.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 383669
  • National Monuments Record: TL 91 SW 8

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