Site of 17th/18th century house, Great Winsey (EHER 1495)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The former house was two-storied, timber-framed and plastered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6729 3232 (16m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
House was 2-storied, timber-framed and plastered. Built early in the 17th century on an L-plan. 18th century additions on the east and north of the east wing. Original central chimneystack. <1>
House was pulled down in 1946. <2>
Name mentioned as `Wynsey' in 1596, `Windsey' in 1634. <3>
Some building rubble from the house forms a scatter over the island. <4>
Area = 0.1
NRHE data transfer:
Great Winsey (NR) (Site of). <5>
May 1950. Field survey.
The house (early 17th century with 18th century additions was pulled down in 1946 (a) (Not listed by DOE (HHR)). <1> <6>
May 1975. Field survey.
There is no trace of the house other than a scatter of largely modern debris.
The three-sided homestead moat is waterfilled and averages about 8.0m wide. No trace of the fourth arm was found, and the former overall size of the moat cannot be inferred from ground remains.
Published survey (25") correct. <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. pp.92-93.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63SE09, 1950.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.428.
- <4> SEX5427 Scheduling record: English Heritage ?. 1994. Schedule Entry Copy AA 44309-1.
- <5> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GWR 16-MAY-50.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. JRL 01-MAY-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-036
- NRHE identifier: 376694
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SE 9