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Lashley Hall (EHER 1195)

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Summary

Lashley Hall is 16th century and two-storied with attics, timber-framed and plastered.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 6477 2617 (point)
Civil Parish LINDSELL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: House is two-storied with attics, timber-framed and plastered. Built about 1540 on a L-plan. Probably late in the 17th century, the west wing was considerably extended, on the south-east a low addition is probably 18th century. On the upper storey of the north wing is an original moulded bressummer. On the north side of the west wing is a projecting chimneystack, original at the base, the upper part is late 17th century. Inside, the rooms in the original part of the house have moulded ceiling-beams, a room in the north wing has a late 16th or early 17th century panelled dado. Other rooms have chamfered ceiling beams. In the attic in the north wing is an original door, not in situ, altered at the top. Grade II. <1> <2> Island unoccupied, adjoining house is 16th century. <3> House is 15th, 16th, and 17th century. The 17th century exterior incorporates part of the original hall. It has 19th century windows and a red brick chimneystack(s), and 18th century windows. (RCHM 4). Grade II. <4> April 1975. Field survey. Lashley Hall is as described and not outstanding, the north wing being the oldest part of the house. Published survey (25") correct. <5> - <7>

Sources

  • <1> Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. v.1, p.168.
  • <2> LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District. p.55.
  • <3> LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL62-011. TL62-011.
  • <4> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.28.
  • <5> DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
  • <6> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL62NW12, 1975.
  • <7> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 03-APR-75.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL62-011
  • NRHE identifier: 376325
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 12

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