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> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.132.
- <2> SEX32776 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p.33.
- <3> SEX56253 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