Site of 17th century farmhouse, Herberts, near Debden Road (EHER 165)

A small 17th century farmhouse was demolished and a new house built on the site in the 20th century.

NRHE data transfer: Herberts (NR). <1> A small 17th century farmhouse, T-plan, two storeys, timber-framed. Central original chimney stack. 18th century barn on north-east of the house. Grade II. <2> Herberts Farmhouse (formerly listed as Herberts). A small 17th century timber-framed and plastered Farmhouse built on a T shaped plan. Grade II. <3> Herberts, house, one and a quarter miles SSE of the church, has a small wing on the north side; there are modern additions on the north side and at the end of the wing. The original chimney-stack of the main block has a shaft with diagonal pilasters. <4> May 1960. Field visit. Herberts, a private residence, as described and in fair condition, but with little character and not outstanding. The barn and outbuildings are disused and neglected. See GP. <5> June 1989. Field visit. The small 17th farmhouse illustrated has been demolished and a new house built on the site. The original chimney stack has been retained in the new house (pers comm). The 18th century barn TL 54954 36815 described by <5> remains in good condition. <6> See also: <7>