Byeballs Farmhouse (EHER 1445)
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Summary
Early 17th century farmhouse, constructed of timber-framing, with plaster and weatherboarding, and a tiled roof. It has had modern additions.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6304 3515 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied, timber-framed and plastered, and weatherboarded. It was built early in the 17th century on a rectangular plan with 'modern' additions on the north and west. It has an original central chimneystack and a gable has original moulded bargeboards. Inside, two rooms have with chamfered ceiling-beams. <1> - <3>
17th century timber-frame building with extensive 19th to 20th century alterations. <5> in <4>
Byeball's Farm (NAT). <6>
January 1978. Field survey.
Byeballs Farm (name confirmed) has a timber-framed frontage but has extensive 19th and 20th century alterations to the rear. Not outstanding. No moat is shown on the Tithe Map <7>. <8>
2004. Watching brief.
Archaeological monitoring of house extension and associated driveway failed to reveal any archaeological features. <6>
See: <10>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.136.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.201.
- <3> SEX1400 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Saffron Walden.
- <4> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63NW12, 1977.
- <6> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <7> SEX76627 Map: 1836. Great Sampford Tithe Map.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 11-JAN-78.
- <9> SEX68102 Watching Brief Report: Field Archaeology Unit. 2004. Byballs Farm, Tindon End, Great Sampford, Essex: Archaeological Watching Brief.
- <10> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-014
- NRHE identifier: 376621
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NW 12