Ruses Farmhouse (EHER 1562)
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Summary
17th century timber-framed and plastered farmhouse, constructed on an L-shaped plan, with the wings extending to the north-west and south-west. There is a modern addition on the south west side of the north west wing. Two barns are also associated with the farmhouse.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6469 3913 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEMPSTEAD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 1562 and 36115.
NRHE data transfer:
Ruses [NAT]. <1>
Ruses Farmhouse. 17th century timber-framed and plastered house on an L-shaped plan (RCHM 14). Grade II. <2>
Ruses - house and two barns. The house is of a modified L-shaped plan with wings extending towards the north-west and south-west. There is a modern addition on the south-west side of the north-west wing. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.223.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.160.
- <4> SEX72986 Building Recording Report: Watkin, E. and Watkin, B.. 2015. Historic analysis and report on the farm buildings at Ruse Farm, Hempstead, Saffron Walden.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-091
- NRHE identifier: 919841
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NW 47