Abbots Farmhouse (EHER 9397)
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Summary
Early 17th century house, and remains of a moat. The house has been much altered and extended in 19th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 868 348 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALPHAMSTONE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 9397 and 28559.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Two-storied house, refaced with modern brick. Roofs are tiled. Built early in the 17th century, it has an original chimneystack with grouped diagonal shafts. Mostly rebuilt in the
19th century. <1>
Altered in picturesque style and extended in the early 19th century. Interior of original block has jowled posts, chamfered beams with lamb's tongue stops and clasped purlin roof. Formerly known as Ivy Cottage but earlier probably the manor held by the Abbot of Edmondsbury. RCHM 6. Grade II. <2>
House shown on estate map of 1760 with other adjacent buildings. <3>
August 1976. Field survey.
The house, according to the owner, was constructed in the 16th century and was extensively altered and enlarged in the 19th century. It is not outstanding. Published 1:2500 survey 1971 revised. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.4-5.
- <2> SEX27284 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.2.
- <3> SEX29890 Map: Unknown. 1760. MAP by 1760.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 12-AUG-76.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, 3/1988.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL83-047
- NRHE identifier: 381701
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SE 1