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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> Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. pp.268-269.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p.395.
  • <3> Photograph: Watkin, B.. unknown. Howbridge hall.
  • <4> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1973. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Witham. p.19.
  • <5> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL81SW26, 1976.
  • <6> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL81-134
  • NRHE identifier: 381297
  • National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 26

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