Maynard's Farm (EHER 1468)
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Summary
Late 17th century farmhouse and associated moat and fishponds. The house is timber framed and plastered. No evidence of an earlier house could be seen.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6571 3518 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 1468 and 36232.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
House is two-storied with attics, walls are timber-framed and plaster-covered. Built late in the 17th century on an H-plan with cross-wings on the south-west and north-east, has 'modern' additions on the north-west side between the wings. Central chimneystack is late 17th century, brick. Inside, chamfered ceiling-beams and a wide fireplace. Barn south-west of the house is weatherboarded, probably late 17th century, has a thatched roof. (RCHM 6) Grade II. <1> <2>
16th century buildings. <3>
17th century timber-framed building, extensively modernised. Island occupied by farm and 19th century buildings. <5> in <4>
Moat (NR). <6>
December 1977. Field survey.
Maynards (name confirmed) now a private residence, is a timber-framed house plastered on the outside. It has been extensively modernised and recently restored. The owners describe the house as early to mid 17th century. Not outstanding, see photograph. Published 25" survey revised. <7>
See: <8> <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.187.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.295.
- <3> SEX5295 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1975. TL63-028. TL63-028.
- <4> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63NE10, 1977.
- <6> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923. 1924.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 BHS 16-DEC-77.
- <8> SEX58847 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1998. CP/98/22/2.
- <9> SEX74456 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2019. EX19/07/107-110.
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: 19th and 20th century barns at Maynard’s (Building) (EHER 49528)
- Parent of: Barn to south of Maynard's Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 36233)
- Parent of: Medieval moat at Maynard's Farm, Little Sampford (Monument) (EHER 1467)
- Parent of: Outbuilding approximately 10 yards to north of Maynard's Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 36230)
- Parent of: Post-medieval to modern post holes and ditches at Maynard's Farm (Monument) (EHER 81642)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-028
- NRHE identifier: 376569
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NE 10