Fifteenth or sixteenth century timber framed house, Ratsborough Farmhouse (EHER 11362)
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Summary
A 15th or 16th century timber framed house with an 18th century front range and 19th century facing in red brick.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 956 984 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A 15th or 16th century timber framed house with an 18th century front range and 19th century facing in red brick. There is a half hipped red plain tiled roof and the building is two-storey with attics. Internally there are two 18th century fire surrounds with moulded panelling over, and there are panelled cupboards. <1>
See photos. <2>
Known as Rattesborough,-borowe in 1303 (Calendar of Inquisitiones Post Mortem) and 1536 (Feet of Fines) and as Rattisborowes in 1549 (Rentals). <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX32776 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p.35.
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, 4/1985.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.226.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-112