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Site of late 17th century house, Pound House, Dyer's End (EHER 82526)

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Summary

Pound house was built late in the 17th century, with the north end being rebuilt or added soon after. There is a modern extension at the south end. It is unclear if it is still extant.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7231 3861 (12m by 13m)
Civil Parish STAMBOURNE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Pound House (NAT). <1> Pound House, about 1/4 mile south-east of the church, was built late in the 17th century. The north end was rebuilt or added late in the 17th century, and there is a modern extension at the south end. The original central chimney-stack has grouped diagonal shafts and pilasters. Inside the building, the timber-framing is exposed in some of the walls. Condition-Poor. <2> 2026 note: Pound House is marked on historic mapping on the same location as 'Farrels' on modern mapping. It is unclear if they are the same building, or if 'Farrels' is a rebuild.

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1922.
  • <2> Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.274.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 880546
  • National Monuments Record: TL 73 NW 11

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