19th century oasthouse, now Frating Post Office, Frating Green (EHER 15295)
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Summary
An oasthouse, converted to shop and residential unit, with extant conical kiln to the west. The principal structure is single-storey, rendered externally with a grey slate roof. Many external features have been replaced, and few internal fittings are expected to survive. It is probably mid-late nineteenth century in date.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0908 2330 (37m by 36m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRATING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- OASTHOUSE (19th century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHOP (Early 19th century to Modern - 1801 AD (at some time) to 2050 AD (at some time))
- CIRCULAR KILN (Early 19th century to Modern - 1801 AD? to 2050 AD?)
- MALT HOUSE (Late 18th century to Late 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- POST OFFICE (Late 18th century to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Description
Oasthouse converted to shop and residential unit, with extant conical kiln to the west. The principal structure is single-storey, rendered externally with a grey slate roof. Many external features have been replaced, and few internal fittings are expected to survive. It is probably mid-late nineteenth century in date. <1>
Information from NRHE
An early 19th century malting. A single storey building now Frating Post Office, with remains of conical kiln at west end. <2>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 924574
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 SE 39