Late 18th century timber framed barn and late 19th century shelter shed at Daw Street Farm, Finchingfield (EHER 80132)
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Summary
A timber framed barn, possibly late 18th century, made from re-used timber and clad in softwood weatherboarding. It has a late 19th century porch and the roof may have been partially rebuilt at this time. A late 19th century timber framed shelter shed, consisting of five bays and open to the West, adjoins the barn to the North. The roof is made of reused timbers and covered in corrugated asbestos.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6925 3166 (2m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
August 2015. Heritage Assessment.
A timber framed barn, possibly that on the 1777 Chapman and Andre map, which is made of reused timber. It is a simple rectangular structure of three bays aligned E-W and is clad in softwood feather weatherboard. There is a late 19th century porch in the Southern elevation, and internal evidence suggests the roof may have been partially rebuilt at this time.
A late 19th century timber framed shelter shed, consisting of five bays and open to the West, adjoins the barn to the North. The roof is made of reused timbers and covered in corrugated asbestos.
Sources
- <1> SEX75325 Building Recording Report: Watkin, E. and Watkin, B.. 2015. Historic analysis of the barn and shelter shed to the south of the house and an already converted range at Daw Street Farm, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4LQ.