17th century timber-framed house, The Clock House, Clockhouse Way (EHER 82480)
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Summary
Clock House, 1,500 yards east of the church, is of two storeys with attics. It was built probably early in the 17th century on a half H-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the south-east; later in the 17th century the north-east wing was extended, and the house was re-fronted in the 18th century. Inside the building is some panelling of about 1600 not in situ.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7696 2296 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Clock House [NAT]. <1>
Clock House, 1,500 yards east of the church, is of two storeys with attics. It was built probably early in the 17th century on a half H-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the south-east; later in the 17th century the north-east wing was extended, and the house was re-fronted in the 18th century. Inside the building is some panelling of about 1600 not in situ. <2>
Clock House is not depicted on OS 1:2500 1970 and is not listed in the DOE (HHR). Its present existence cannot therefore be established. <3>
2026 note: The Clock House is depicted on modern mapping.
Sources
- <1> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1922.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.34.
- <3> SEX77332 Report: Royal Commission of Historic Monuments England. RCHME Recording. Borrill HMW, 7-MAR-91, RCHME Recording.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 922844
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 81