Black Notley Hall (EHER 6431)

A 15th century or earlier timber framed hall house with later alterations and additions, including an 18th century facade to the front range.

May 1953. Grade II listed. '15th century or earlier hall house origin with later alterations and additions and 18th century facade to front range. Said to contain four-armed octagonal crown post roof structure, moulded and crenelated ceiling beams and wall plates, chamfered ceiling beams'. 18th century facade on the front range. There is an 18th century barn north-west of the house (see EHER 27557), which adjoins an earlier 15th century barn (EHER 27558). The pumphouse to the south-west of the barn is a small, probably 18th century red brick building and is also listed (see EHER 27559). <1> <2> <3> Two-storied timber-framed and plastered building. Built in the 15th century with a central hall but much altered and enlarged at an uncertain date 'and the original plan has been much obscured'. Inside, on the lower storey, some chamfered ceiling beams. In the upper storey, some original ceiling beams and wall plates. There are remains of the original king post trusses in the roof. <1> <4> March 1965. Field survey. Black Notley Hall (name confirmed) is as described but not outstanding. See photograph. Published survey (25") correct. <5> March 1999. Field survey. Black Notley Hall House 15th century or earlier hall house origin with later alterations and additions and 18th century façade to front range. Altered at an uncertain date but still has the remains of the original roof construction. <6> <7> Black Notley Hall (NR). <8> Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.