Building record MCC4599 - Normans (Normandy) Hall, Lane Road, Wakes Colne
Summary
Mid C14 timber-framed aisled hall house, with contemporary cross wing, located at the west end of Wakes Colne Green (MCC9129). Hall with cross-passage and upper end cross wing. Wing has end jetty and half-hip with gablet (which is unusual on the front roof of a cross wing). Large panel framing with curved and straight downbraces. The central tie beam was carried massive arcade plates. Crown post roof.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8865 3034 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL83SE |
| Civil Parish | WAKES COLNE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
1 slide of hall and x wing isometric illustration.<1><2>
Description by David Stenning 2003, pp.13-14 & Fig. 19.<3>
The Hall has been tree-ring dated to AD 1368. see http://www.vag.org.uk/databases.htm (Tables of Tree-Ring Dated Buildings in England and Wales)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX62712 Photograph: Andrews, D. 2003. Normans. Slide.
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: unknown. 1970-1993 c.. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 7 frames, 5/1987.
- <3> SCC73336 Article in serial: Stenning, D.F.. 2003. Small Aisled Halls in Essex. Vernacular Architecture, 34:1, 1-19. pp.13-14 & Fig. 19.
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Record last edited
Jun 28 2018 9:25AM