Late 17th or early 18th timber-framed cottages, Chase Cottage and Larkview, Mill Green (EHER 80524)
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Summary
A late 17th or early 18th century pair of timber-framed cottages probably built for estate workers. The building may have been two cottages originally, divided into four dwellings in the early 19th century. Larkfield Cottage retains late 17th or early 18th century wall plate, sill beam, tie beams, studs and braces but has been substantially reconstructed. Chase Cottage retains its external architectural integrity but the intactness of the interior is unknown. Both cottages are single storey with an attic, built as a single timber-framed structure and weatherboarded.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6384 0103 (16m by 19m) Imported from NHRE data. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | INGATESTONE AND FRYERNING, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- FARM LABOURERS COTTAGE (Late 17th century to Late 20th century - 1667 AD (at some time) to 2000 AD (between))
- (Alternate Type) HOUSE (Late 17th century to Late 20th century - 1667 AD (at some time) to 2000 AD (between))
- (Alternate Type) TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Late 17th century to Late 20th century - 1667 AD (at some time) to 2000 AD (between))
Description
NHRE data transfer:
The extent of the intactness of Chase Cottage can not be ascertained, should access to the interior be obtained a further assessment would be necessary to decide whether it should be listed. Based on the information currently available the cottages do not fulfil the criteria for listing. <1>
NRHE summary description:
A late 17th or early 18th century pair of timber-framed cottages probably built for estate workers. The building may have been two cottages originally, divided into four dwellings in the early 19th century. Larkfield Cottage retains late 17th or early 18th century wall plate, sill beam, tie beams, studs and braces but has been substantially reconstructed. Chase Cottage retains its external architectural integrity but the intactness of the interior is unknown. Both cottages are single storey with an attic, built as a single timber-framed structure and weatherboarded.
No further sources provided by NRHE for this information.
Sources
- <1> SEX75759 LIST: English Heritage. English Heritage Listing File.