Harpers (EHER 1006)
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Summary
Late 16th century timber-framed moated house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 638 167 (point) Point derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied, timber-framed and plastered, 17th century. Original chimney-stack with diagonal pilaster strips. Inside it has original ceiling-beams and a wide fireplace. <1>
So-named in 1554. <2>
Late 16th century house. Side purlin roof. 17th century rebuilt window in front wall has moulded mullions. Grade II. <3>
December 1975. Field survey.
Harpers is as described above but not outstanding. The garden enclosure is surrounded by drainage ditches and a pond, but these cannot be identified, as a moat. <4> <5>
See: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.128.
- <2> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.484.
- <3> SEX3301 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.5.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 04-DEC-75.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61NW17, 1975.
- <6> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 1/1996.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-074
- NRHE identifier: 375996
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 17