Building record MCC7313 - Stamp and Crows Farmhouse, Layer Breton Heath

Summary

Late 16th century timber-framed and plastered house with red plain tile roof. Enclosed within moated enclosure (MCC7312) on the west side of Layer Breton Heath.

Location

Grid reference TL 941 185 (point)
Map sheet TL91NW
Civil Parish LAYER BRETON, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Late 16th century house, timber framed and plastered with red plain tile roof. Rectangular plan, three bays and chimney bay with later wing at rear.<1> The OS card gives a date of early C15 for the house.<2>

Site Assessment = "The house is of little architectural interest internally."<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1982. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Colchester Rural. p217.
  • <2> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS cards. TL91NW9, 1960.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jun 13 2016 10:30AM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.