19th century shelter shed, Bradwell Hall (EHER 81590)

Partially destroyed. A 19th century brick-built curved shelter shed which abuts a late 17th century barn (EHER 38629) and 20th century farm building on its West side. The shelter has been shortened on the West end for the modern building to be constructed.

June 1999. Heritage assessment. Abutting to and running initially East of the barn EHER 38629 is an outshot with low pitched roof. It forms into a half circle by angled sections of wall which end at a late 20th century building to the West. It has been shortened to enable this building to be constructed. The present form of the buildings gives the impression of an added shed with access doors from the East. The main part of this unusually shaped building must date from the 19th century when it was built as an animal shelter shed with walls open to the West and no entry from the East. The shape can possibly be explained by the exposed position of the Dengie Peninsula to the East winds and the use of these shelters is mainly in winter. The present South door against the barn, giving access from the South yard, appears to be original to the building by the early 19th century ironwork. Some good elm cladding still survives. It is possible that the building dates from the mid 19th century when the corrugated iron roof could have been original. <1>