Barnston Farmhouse (EHER 993)
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Summary
Early 17th century house with a moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 615 178 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 993 and 37295.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied, timber-framed, and tile-hung. Probably 17th century and much altered. <1>
Early 17th century lobby entrance house with 18th century single storey rear extension. Clasped purlin roof. 19th century additions and alterations. Apparently original newel stair in entrance lobby, a fairly rare survival. One 17th century wrought iron casement window, incomplete, in in rear of middle ground floor room. <2> <3>
November 1975. Field survey.
Barnston House is as described by the RCHM but not outstanding. The remains of a moated enclosure survive to the west of the house at TL 6153 1783 but no trace of an earlier house was found within the enclosure. Published survey (25" 1971) revised. <4>
See: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.122.
- <2> SEX3322 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.43.
- <3> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.32.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 18-NOV-75.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-066
- NRHE identifier: 375987
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 14