Wicken Hall (EHER 3928)
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Summary
Late 16th century house with later additions.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4982 3337 (31m by 26m) Polygon derived from base map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WICKEN BONHUNT, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Timber-framed house north-west of the church. Probably late 16th century, it has an L-shaped plan. It has a late 16th to early 17th century projecting chimney stack and a gabled staircase wing, probably original. Much altered inside but some original timbers survive. In good condition. Grade II* <1>
Late 16th century timber-framed and plastered house. Two original chimneystacks (restored). <2>
1975. Field survey.
Wicken Hall (name confirmed) is as described by Authority 2 but not outstanding. Two ponds to the north are possibly contemporary fishponds. <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. v.1, p.342.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.459.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 13-FEB-75.
- <4> SEX1400 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Saffron Walden. p 98.
- <5> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL43-034
- NRHE identifier: 370651
- National Monuments Record: TL 43 SE 12