Cromps (EHER 1004)
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Summary
Late 13th to early 14th century, and late 16th century timber-framed farmhouse.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 640 166 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 1004 and 38120.
NRHE data transfer:
The house is 17th century. <1>
House dates from about 1300 and the late 16th century. It is timber-framed and plastered with peg tile roofs and all of two storeys. Comprises a formerly jettied crosswing to the west and a larger 16th century range to the west. The old crosswing has very thick arch braces on the ground and first floors, central tenoned floor joists, cambered tie beam and crown post with four way bracing. Roof of the late 16th century block reuses soot blackened rafters from earlier hall. <2>
December 1975. Field survey.
The farmhouse (now a private house) is as described above but not outstanding. Published survey (25") revised. <3> <4>
See also: <5> <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.128.
- <2> SEX3301 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.2.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 04-DEC-75.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61NW(?), 1976.
- <5> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.49.
- <6> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 1/1996.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-073
- NRHE identifier: 375993
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 16