Hawbush Old House (EHER 6436)

A two-storied house, timber-framed and plastered, with tiled roofs. It probably dates to the early 16th century, with 17th century and 'modern' additions on the west side. The list description cites its origins in the 14th century.

A two-storied house, timber-framed and plastered, with tiled roofs. It probably dates to the early 16th century, with 17th century and 'modern' additions on the west side, including a 17th century chimneystack. Some late 16th century panelling inside the house. Inside the house original moulded beams are visible and the roof has remains of king post construction, though it has been much altered. <1> <2> May 1953. Grade II listed. A 14th and 16th century house, restored and extended in the 20th century. The plan comprises four elements, of which the first three are structurally separate: one bay of a 14th century parlour/solar crosswing, originally of two bays, from an early medieval house of which the rest has been demolished; to the south a two-bay hall range (originally floored in one bay only), facing east, of around 1500 with a mid 16th century external stack to the rear; a late 16th century three-bay crosswing to the left; and a late 16th century stair tower to the rear of the left bay of the hall range. The 14th century crosswing retains part of its crownpost roof, its floor and traces of the original windows and doorway to the hall. There are also 20th century extensions. <3> See photos <4>. Report, photographs and measured drawings deposited by J. McCann in Essex Record Office and National Monuments Record. <5> <6> <7> NRHE data transfer: April 1975. Field survey. Hawbush Farm is as described but not outstanding. See photograph. Published survey (25") revised. <2> <8>