Description

1. GREAT WALTHAM NORTH END 5213 Brook House TL 61 NE 1/240

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2. A C15 timber-framed and plastered house with cross wings at the north and South ends; altered in the C16 and extensively restored and added to, but retaining original features. The south wing projects slightly on the front and the upper storey is jettied on the whole front on exposed joists. The timber-framing is exposed on the north, west and south sides. 2 storeys. The windows are casements with lattice leaded lights, mast of them are reconstructions or copies of original windows but there are some originals, There is some modern pargetting on the front especially a band running above the jettied upper storey. Roof tiled, with 2 tall chimney stacks, one with 4 octagonal shafts and tine other with 2. Both were rebuilt or largely restored in the 1930's. The interior has exposed timber- framing and a good linenfold panelled door. At the west end there is a C16 tithe barn which originally stood at Dunmow but was re-erected on the present site as an extension to the house. (RCHM 45).

Listing NGR: TL6652118464

External Links

• Wikidata Q26466624

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