Pledgon Hall (EHER 4545)
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Summary
Medieval hall house on a moated site, with 17th century alterations.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 551 274 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 4545 and 36168.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
The house is two-storied and timber-framed. Built in the 17th century on the site of the south arm of the moat. A low, modern wing added at the back. Pargetted plaster on the walls. One original chimney stack remains. Some original beams inside. It has been considerably restored, Grade III. <1> <2>
Probably originally a medieval hall house, altered and extended in the 17th century and later. Renovated in the 20th century. At the west end a cross-wing with a jettied upper storey. Grade II. <3>
April 1975. Field survey.
The house is as described by the RCHM but is considerably restored and is not outstanding. <4> <5>
Photo in the SMR. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.163-164.
- <2> SEX1400 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Saffron Walden. p 49.
- <3> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.240-241.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 21-APR-75.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL52NE01, 1975.
- <6> SEX15969 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL52-006.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52-006
- NRHE identifier: 373319
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 1