Howbridge Hall (EHER 8413)
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Summary
A timber framed house built in around 1580 but with extensive 18th-19th century alterations.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 820 138 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Late 16th century house, timber-framed and plastered. Inside, some original panelling and moulded ceiling beams and an original panelled door. One room has an early 17th century glass shield of arms. A bedroom on the first floor has moulded plaster, 17th century trabiations and a plaster shield of arms above the fireplace. <1> <2>
See photo. <3>
March 1950. Grade II listed.
Built in around 1580, with 18th century windows and a 17th century chimneystack. Interior has reused 17th century panelling and an 18th century 18 panelled room. <3>
September 1976. Field survey.
Howbridge Hall (name confirmed) is of 16th century date but with extensive 18th-19th century alterations. Not outstanding. <5> <6>
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer.
Sources
- <1> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. pp.268-269.
- <2> SEX83 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p.395.
- <3> SEX64943 Photograph: Watkin, B.. unknown. Howbridge hall.
- <4> SEX26226 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1973. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Witham. p.19.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL81SW26, 1976.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-134
- NRHE identifier: 381297
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 26