Minchins (EHER 1228)
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Summary
15th and 16th century timber-framed house.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6142 2085 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied, walls are timber-framed and plastered. Probably built in 16th century on a half H-plan. In the 17th century a small staircase projection was inserted between the north west wing and the main block. A 'modern' addition between the wings. Inside, an old door of moulded battens, a 17th century oak staircase, an old panelled door, one original fireplace. <1> <2>
Name mentioned 1504, 1540, 1579. <3>
House is 16th century. <4>
House in fact 15th and 16th centuries. 20th century windows. Some timber-frame exposed internally. (RCHM 9). Grade II. <5>
April 1975. Field survey.
Minchin's is as described, but externally modernised and not outstanding. The tithe map of 1843 shown similar detail to the OS 25". <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.121.
- <2> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.477-478.
- <4> SEX4506 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL62-029. TL62-029.
- <5> SEX4513 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.55.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 11-APR-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-029
- NRHE identifier: 376505
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 18