Essex Hall Farmhouse (EHER 6795)
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Summary
An early 17th century timber-framed farmhouse of lobby-entrance design with 19th and 20th century extensions. The building is plastered with a facade of yellow brick. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7233 3999 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIDGEWELL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 6795 and 29518.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
16th century building here. <1>
Pre 18th century building. <2>
17th century. <3>
Two-storied house, timber-framed and plastered with tiled roofs. Dates to the second half of the 17th century. Has 'modern' staircase wing and additions on the north side. Inside, a chamfered ceiling beam. <4>
An early 17th century timber-framed farmhouse of lobby-entrance design with 19th and 20th century extensions. The building is plastered with a facade of yellow brick. The roof is covered with handmade red clay tiles. <5>
See also: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX5209 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1984. SMR.
- <2> SEX22355 LIST: Charge, B.B.. 1983. SMR.
- <3> SEX22356 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL73-003. TL73-003.
- <4> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.227.
- <5> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.34.
- <6> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 10/1983.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL73-003
- NRHE identifier: 1085472
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NW 42