Ancillary building approx 25m SE of Tolleshunt D'Arcy Hall (EHER 39173)

A 16th century ancillary building, probably a range of kennels, with later alterations. The rear wall is built of brick in English bond, and the remainder is timber framed and weatherboarded. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles.

December 1959. Grade II listed. A 16th century ancillary building, probably a range of kennels, with later alterations. The rear wall is built of brick in English bond, and the remainder is timber framed and weatherboarded. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles. It comprises eight short bays facing north-east and is one low storey. There are seven plain boarded doors. The rear wall is formed by the wall inside the moat (see EHER 11419). The timber structure includes much re-used timber, and is not clearly datable, but the horizontal section of the rafters and the collar-rafter construction suggest a 16th century origin, probably contemporary with the wall (EHER 39174), bridge (EHER 39171) and dovecote (EHER 39172) on the same moated site. The building has been used for various purposes at various times, including poultry and general storage, but the form and size suggest original use as kennels. <1> See photos <2>.