Leez Priory, Part of Quadrangle, Now A House (That Part in Dunmow RD)
LEEZ PRIORY, PART OF QUADRANGLE, NOW A HOUSE (THAT PART IN DUNMOW RD), LEEZ LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1112814
- Date first listed:
- 20-Feb-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Leez Priory, Part of Quadrangle, Now A House (That Part in Dunmow RD)
- Statutory Address:
- LEEZ PRIORY, PART OF QUADRANGLE, NOW A HOUSE (THAT PART IN DUNMOW RD), LEEZ LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1112814
- Date first listed:
- 20-Feb-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Leez Priory, Part of Quadrangle, Now A House (That Part in Dunmow RD)
- Statutory Address 1:
- LEEZ PRIORY, PART OF QUADRANGLE, NOW A HOUSE (THAT PART IN DUNMOW RD), LEEZ LANE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- LEEZ PRIORY, PART OF QUADRANGLE, NOW A HOUSE (THAT PART IN DUNMOW RD), LEEZ LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Uttlesford (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Felsted
- National Grid Reference:
- TL7006618560
Details
TL 71 NW
8/184
20.2.67
FELSTED
LEEZE LANE
Leez Priory, part of Quadrangle, now a house (that part in Dunmow Rd)
G.V.
I
House, comprising the remains of a Quadrangle. C16 part of the West Side of the
Quadrangle lies in Felsted: Red brick built with signs of blocked arches and
repair work. Red plain tiled roofs. Windows diamond leaded throughout. From
left to right of West face there is a single storey, stable block, the East face
of which has mullion windows and blocked doorways, next, a gabled crosswing of 2
storeys adjoined by a 2 storey gabled stair turret. The crosswing with a 3
light moulded brick mullion, a flat head window and nailed board door to west
face. 2 moulded brick 3 light mullions, 1 flat head window and door with arched
brick opening to east face. The main range, West face, with ground floor, 7
window range, first floor 3 window range, of various 1,2 or 3 lights, all with
round or arched heads. 2 nailed and boarded doors with oak surrounds and
lintels. At the far right is a taller building with an external circular red
brick chimney stack with chamfered square base, bands and moulded capping.
Crenellations, continued from south face form the parapet. 3 red brick chimney
stacks. The house was built by Richard, Lord Rich soon after 1536 when the
Priory of the Augustinian Canons, founded early C13 was dissolved. The house
was of 2 quadrangles and built partly on the foundations of the Priory.
Foundations of the monastic buildings lie to the East of this building and
material was re-used by Lord Rich from the original building. Much of Lord
Rich's house ws demolished in 1753. Many foundations are exposed in the
gardens. Of Lord Rich's house there remains part of the West and South sides
of the Outer Quadrangle, the latter including the Outer Gatehouse. Restorations
by Chancellor early C20. The south side of the Quadrangle including the Outer
Gatehouse lies in the Parish of Gt. & Lt. Leighs in Chelmsford District and are
listed Grade I, TL 71 NW 2/148. RCHM 2.
Listing NGR: TL7006618560
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 122633
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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