Howses (Houses) (EHER 1451)
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Summary
17th century timber-framed and plastered house with modern additions, surrounded by a homestead moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6391 3655 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A modern house incorporating a rectangular block on the north east, built in the middle of the 17th century, with a complete homestead moat. Large chimneystack is original, except at the top. <1>
The Howes is mainly 19th century, incorporating parts of an earlier one. <3> in <2>
OS photo card in record. <4>
See: <5>
January 1978. Field survey,
The house is of mainly 19th century date but incorporates part of an earlier building. Its correct name according to the owner <6> is 'The Howe's'. Not outstanding, see photograph. Published 25" survey (1921) revised. <7>
17th century timber-framed and plastered house surrounded by a moat. (RCHM 7). Grade II. <8>
See: <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.137.
- <2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63NW15, 1977.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63NW15, photo.
- <5> SEX60344 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 2000. CP/00/27/2- 4.
- <6> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Mr Curtis.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GJM 06-JAN-78.
- <8> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.192.
- <9> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-017
- NRHE identifier: 376630
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NW 15