Butlers Hall Farmhouse (EHER 9474)
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Summary
A 15th century timber-framed and plastered house, built on modified H-plan, with 16th and 17th century additions.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8363 3750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BULMER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Late 16th century timber-framed and plastered house, built on modified H-plan, with 17th century additions. Many 16th and 17th century features within the building. <1>
August 1952. Grade II* listed.
The house is 15th/16th century in origin with early 17th century alterations. Timber-framed and plastered but with some framing exposed on west elevation. Peg-tiled roofs. Three main builds, with formerly jettied 15th-16th century crosswing as the earliest stage. 16th/17th and 17th century additions. <2>
See photos <3>.
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. pp.46-47.
- <2> SEX29837 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree. p.22.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 9 frames, 6/1985 and 7/1985.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL83-097