Calthorpes Farmhouse (EHER 1533)
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Summary
Originally a hall house, with some internal structures dating to the 15th century, but externally it is mainly 17th century. The farmhouse is timber-framed and plastered, and has been extensively renovated and altered.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 652 370 (point) NRHE location corroborates existing HER 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, plaster-covered. Built in the 17th century. Large chimneystack is original, except at the top. <1>
17th century timber-framed building, extensively modernised. <3> in <2>
Central 17th century square chimneystack with rebuilt shaft. Originally, in fact, a 15th century hall house. Renovated and much altered and added to. (RCHM 8) Grade II. <4>
As 'Calthorpes' appears on the Chapman and Andre map, 1777. <5> <6>
December 1977. Field survey.
Calthorpes Farm (new spelling verified) is timber-framed and plastered over. The owner stated some of the internal timber joints have been dated to circa 1400 but externally the house is more like 17th century. It has been extensively modernised but is not outstanding. See photograph. Published 25" survey revised. <7>
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. TL63NE(?), 1977.
- <4> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.194.
- <5> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.515.
- <6> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. Sheet II.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 BHS 16-DEC-77.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-070
- NRHE identifier: 376575
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NE 12