17th century house, Moat Cottage (EHER 1191)
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Summary
17th century two-storied, timber-framed and plastered cottage, surrounded by a moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6113 2542 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Two-storied, timber-framed and plastered. Probably was part of a building extending further towards the south. It is 17th century. Central chimneystack original at base. Inside, one room has an open timber ceiling. Grade II. <1> <2>
April 1975. Field survey.
Moat cottage is externally modernised and not outstanding. No information was obtained of an earlier house on the site, but the tithe map of 1839 shows a complete moat. Published survey (25") correct. <3>
Area = 0.08
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. v.1, p.127.
- <2> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.36.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 03-APR-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-009
- NRHE identifier: 376319
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 10