Prentice Hall Farmhouse (EHER 39155)

An early 17th century timber framed house, extended in the 20th century. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles. It formed a sub-manor of Tollesbury Hall (EHER 39130) and subsequently belonged to Beeleigh Abbey (EHER 7760). The current structure is early 17th century and presumably replaces the medieval manor house.

March 1978. Grade II listed. An early 17th century timber framed house, extended in the 20th century. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles. It comprises three bays facing east with central chimney stack, forming a lobby-entrance. The building is two storeys and attics. <1> See photos <2>. Prentice Hall Farm, in conjunction with Gorwell Hall (EHER 39158), formed a sub-manor of Tollesbury Hall (EHER 39130), which was held for half a knight’s fee. They both subsequently belonged to Beeleigh Abbey, Maldon (EHER 7760). The current structure is early 17th century and presumably replaces the medieval manor house. It is timber framed, weatherboarded and plastered with a tile roof. <3> NRHE data transfer: Prentice Hall Farm [T.I.]. <4> Prentice Hall Farm, a 17th century house, 1,000 yards W.S.W. of Tollesbury Church (EHER 39129), has a later wing on the west side. <5> 'Prentice Hall Farm' (name confirmed) is as described above. The house is in fair condition. See general photograph AO/60/147/4 from the south-east. <6> The farm is Grade 3. <7> See also <8>.