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Late 16th century farmhouse, Moat Farm, Moat Farm Chase (EHER 82772)

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Summary

Moat Farm, house, 200 yards south of the church, was built late in the 16th century and has a 17th century wing on the south side.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 8178 1518 (point)
Civil Parish WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Moat Farm [NAT]. <1> Moat Farm, house, 200 yards south of the church, was built late in the 16th century and has a 17th century wing on the south side. The chimney-stack of the south wing is crossed-shaped on plan. Inside the building the early 17th century staircase has flat, wavy balusters. There is an original doorway with a four-centred head and on the first floor is a 17th century door with strap-hinges. <2>

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1974.
  • <2> Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.267.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 881116
  • National Monuments Record: TL 81 NW 73

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