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Moynes Farmhouse (EHER 12067)

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Summary

A 16th century timber framed farmhouse with 17th century additions and alterations, built in around 1595. The building is surrounded by a moat (EHER 12066).

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Location

Grid reference TL 9655 0226 (point)
Civil Parish ST LAWRENCE, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

House and moat (EHER 12066). The house is of two storeys, timber framed and weather-boarded; the roofs are tiled. It was built in around 1595, the date on a wooden panel inside the house. <1> January 1953. Grade II listed. A 16th century house with 17th century and later additions and alterations. The interior features include a 15th-16th century exposed heavy timer frame with moulded and stop-chamfered bridging joists, some 16th century panelling with upper part of a fluted pilaster, the capital carved 1525, and a back to back inglenook fireplace. The original rear left wing has heavy chamfered bridging joists. There is a 17th century rear right range. <2> See photos <3>.

Sources

  • <1> Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.132.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p.33.
  • <3> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 14 frames, 3/1983.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: 38659

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