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Site of 16th century farmhouse, Lewsey's Farm, near Froyz Hall (EHER 82523)

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Summary

Early 16th century farmhouse with late 16th century additions. Additions were also carried out during the 17th century. It is likely no longer extant.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7466 3590 (63m by 45m)
Civil Parish TOPPESFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Lewsey's Farm (NAT). <1> Lewsey's Farm, house, was built probably early in the 16th century; later in the same century a chimney-stack and a wing extending towards the north were added at the east end. On the east side of the wing is a 17th century addition; on the west side is a modern addition which apparently stands on the site of an earlier structure. The 16th century chimney-stack has one hexagonal shaft, and four octagonal shafts. Inside the building, in the south wall, is an original window, with a moulded mullion, now blocked. In the upper storey, at the west end, are remains of a king-post roof-truss. <2> 2026 note: The site is not featured on modern OS mapping and presumed to no longer be extant.

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1968.
  • <2> Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.326.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 880618
  • National Monuments Record: TL 73 NW 30

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