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Stagden Cross Farmhouse (EHER 904)

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Summary

16th to 17th century timber-framed hall house.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 636 149 (point)
Civil Parish HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Monument description derived from merging EHER 904 and 38139. House is two-storied, timber-framed, and plastered. It is probably late 16th century, and on an L- plan. There are two original chimneystacks and inside are some exposed ceiling beams. The south front is gabled at each end. The two chimney-stacks are original and have octagonal shafts, some restored.<1> The house is 16th century and later, and is a former farmhouse. The hall is early 17th century and made of re-used timbers. <2> See: <3> Stagden Cross House [NAT] <4>

Sources

  • <1> Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.128.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford.
  • <3> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 1/1996.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. OS 1:10000 1978.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL61-010
  • NRHE identifier: 762175
  • National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 38

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