Goulds Road (formerly listed as Upper Goulds Farmhouse) (EHER 9336)
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Summary
15th to 16th century timber-framed farmhouse, with extensive alterations in 18th and 19th centuries. Two large water-filled 'L' shaped ponds are in the vicinity.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 875 344 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALPHAMSTONE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Two-storied house, timber-framed and plastered; roofs are tiled. Probably built late in the 16th century with a cross wing at the north end. The upper storey projects at the west end of the cross wing. Inside the building the ceiling beams and wall posts are exposed. <1>
Part 15th century, with extension about 1600. Also 16th century stack attached to 15th century part, with 18th and 20th century windows, and 20th century extension. Attached 19th century farm building to south-west, converted to residential use, is of less historical interest. Barn to NNW, about 1600, timber-framed, weatherboarded, clasped purlin roof. RCHM 5. Grade II. <2>
August 1976. Field survey.
Upper Goulds (name verified) is a 16th century timber framed farmhouse with extensive modern alterations. It is not outstanding. See photograph. Published 1:2500 survey 1971 revised. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.4.
- <2> SEX27284 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.5.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 12-AUG-76.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL83-012
- NRHE identifier: 381704
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SE 2