Leighs Hall (EHER 5965)
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Summary
Leighs Hall, a Medieval timber framed and plastered house with early 16th century work, probably of earlier origin.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7175 1707 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT AND LITTLE LEIGHS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Early 16th century T-plan house, with crosswing at the north end. Inside, the south wing has two original moulded beams and the crosswing has an original, blocked, window <1> <2> <3>
A medieval timber-framed and plastered house with early 16th century work, probably of earlier origin. Much 20th century alteration and restoration. Inside, some exposed timber frame and moulded ceiling beams. The windows are also original. <4>
Field visit, 1975
The house, a private residence, is as described as in <4> with the exterior colour-washed. It is not outstanding. <6>
Hall (NR) <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. Vol 2, p161.
- <2> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL71NW06, 1950.
- <4> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. p72.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 6/1985.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 BHS 17-NOV-75.
- <7> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" 1960.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL71-006
- NRHE identifier: 378559
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NW 6