Newhouse Farmhouse (EHER 6821)
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Summary
Farmhouse constructed during the 16th century, with 19th and 20th century extensions. It was originally built on a T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the southwest end. The additions are present on the northeast side of the cross-wing.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7831 3737 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE HEDINGHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Newhouse Farm (NAT). <1>
Newhouse Farmhouse. House of the 16th century or earlier with 20th century extension. RCHM 47. Grade II. <2>
Newhouse Farm, house, now two tenements, nearly 1 1/4 miles north of the church, was built on a T-shaped plan with the cross-wing at the south-west end. On the north-east side of the cross-wing is a modern addition. On the south-west front on the first floor, are two original oriel windows with moulded bressummers; the southern window is now blocked. The original central chimney-stack has six octagonal shafts. <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1975.
- <2> SEX5237 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.22.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.61.
- <4> SEX22454 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL73-019. 3 frames.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 1984.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL73-019
- NRHE identifier: 880844
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 NE 55