Site of early 19th century (or earlier) house and garden, 'Decoy House', south of Vaulty (Jehews) Farm (EHER 46265)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a decoy house (named Decoy House) and garden which are recorded on tithe map and situated north of decoy pond EHER 7878.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8886 0780 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GOLDHANGER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
There is a decoy house and garden recorded on the tithe map (ERO D/CT 150B) north of the large decoy recorded in EHER 7878, that must have been in use some time before the 1840s and may have been associated with it. <1>
The house is described as 'Decoy Cottage' on the 3rd edition OS map. <2>