Little Rakefairs (EHER 1193)
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Summary
House is two-storied, timber-framed, part weatherboarded and part plastered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6271 2599 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied, timber-framed, part weatherboarded and part plastered. Probably early 17th century with low 'modern' additions at both ends. Central chimneystack original. Inside, ground floor has chamfered ceiling-beams and wall posts. In the middle room is a wide, open fireplace with corner seats. Grade III. <1> <2>
Little Rakefairs. House of the 17th century or earlier. It is two storey, of timber-framing and plaster. Grade II. <3>
April 1975. Field survey.
The house is externally modernised and not outstanding. <4>
Two photos in the SMR. <5>
Area = 0.18
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.37.
- <3> SEX3322 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.5.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 03-APR-75.
- <5> SEX4338 Photograph: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL62-010. 2 frames.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-010
- NRHE identifier: 376322
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 11