19th and 20th century barns at Shalford Hall Farm (EHER 82038)
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Summary
Shalford Hall was destroyed in WWII after being hit by a blast from a fully loaded American bomber, a Flying Fortress called Dry Gulcher on 4th August 1944, when it crashed. The farm buildings were badly damaged and had to be pulled down. There was one remaining mid 19th century brick barn that survived the destruction.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7245 2924 (39m by 36m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHALFORD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2023. Watching brief.
Shalford Hall was destroyed in WW2 after being hit by a blast from a fully loaded American bomber, a Flying Fortress called Dry Gulcher on August 4, 1944, when it crashed. The farm buildings were badly damaged and had to be pulled down. It appears that the four barns were erected at short notice and constructed of GPO telegraph poles, steel beams, machined planks, and corrugated roofs. There was one remaining mid 19th century brick barn that survived the destruction.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75135 Building Recording Report: Hillman-Crouch, B.. 2023. Shalford Hall Farm, The Street, Shalford, Essex, CM7 5HH: Historic building recording and analysis of the barns.