The Priory
THE PRIORY, 38, TOWN STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1112944
- Date first listed:
- 20-Feb-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Priory
- Statutory Address:
- THE PRIORY, 38, TOWN STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1112944
- Date first listed:
- 20-Feb-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Priory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE PRIORY, 38, TOWN STREET
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:
- THE PRIORY, 38, TOWN STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Uttlesford (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Thaxted
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 61146 30987
Details
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 122426
- 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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