Site of Medieval almshouse, Rettendon Common (EHER 83103)

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Summary

Medieval almshouse noted by Morant in 1768 at Rettendon Common.

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Location

Grid reference	TQ 7620 9820 (point)
Civil Parish	RETTENDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

ALMSHOUSE (Medieval to Late 18th century - 1066 AD to 1768 AD)

Description

Information from NRHE An almshouse of one dwelling at Rettendon Common. <1> Rettendon Common sited by Chapman and Andre's Map to TQ 762982 and TQ 774990. Almshouse not located. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. pp. 41-43.
<2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 02-OCT-75.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 417028
National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NE 6

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