Description

1. THAXTED TOWN STREET (North Side) No. 38 (The Priory) TL 63 SW: 5/134 20.2.67

GV II*

2. Late C14 house of high quality, with C18 alterations and facade. Timber framed and plastered, with grey slate and red plain tile roof. 3 storeys. 3 window range double hung vertical sliding sashes with glazing bars. Those on first floor have side lights. Central door at first floor has moulded segmental head. First floor balcony with iron balustrading, above ground floor bow windows. Ground floor doors have flat hoods, on brackets and pilasters. Door at north west end is C18 six panels. Modillioned eaves cornice. Internally much of the original frame remains, with jowled storey posts, cambered tie beams and four braced crown post roof. Extensive C16 and C17 wall paintings.

Listing NGR: TL6115130994

External Links

• Wikidata Q17533689

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Recommended Books

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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)