Gray and Sons, W Adams Group, Samco
1, HALF ACRES
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1176015
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1949
- List Entry Name:
- Gray and Sons, W Adams Group, Samco
- Statutory Address:
- 1, HALF ACRES
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- Date:
- 1999-09-05
- Reference:
- IOE01/01036/06
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1176015
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1949
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 11-Jul-1983
- List Entry Name:
- Gray and Sons, W Adams Group, Samco
- Statutory Address 1:
- 1, HALF ACRES
- Statutory Address 2:
- 2,10,12, HADHAM ROAD
- Statutory Address 3:
- GRAY AND SONS, W ADAMS GROUP, SAMCO
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:
- 1, HALF ACRES
- Statutory Address:
- 2,10,12, HADHAM ROAD
- Statutory Address:
- GRAY AND SONS, W ADAMS GROUP, SAMCO
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- East Hertfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bishop's Stortford
- National Grid Reference:
- TL4865121582
Details
1.
5253
TL 4821 NE
1/27
18.10.49
HADHAM ROAD
(North Side)
Nos 2, 10 and 12;
(formerly listed as Nos 2, 6 and 8)
1 Half Acres
(Gray and Sons, W Adams Group, Samco)
II
GV
2.
L-shaped complex of buildings, almost total rebuild of former residence of medieval
chantry priest. At right angles behind range parallel to street: early C18 house, a
rebuild of C16 timber frame, in turn remodelled late C18. Stucco, old red tile roof,
2 storeys, 6 window. Two slightly projecting 2 window wings with hipped roofs.
Central door with side pilasters and dentil moulded entablature. Three C18 sash
windows, remainder C19 and modern. North wing (No 1 Half Acres) is best preserved
with painted pargetted exterior. Interior (No 1). Early C18 staircase with barley
twist balusters, and early C18 detail in west ground floor room. Heavy exposed
timbers on first floor. Former chantry bell attached to outer west wall. Interior
south side (Gray and Sons). Early C17 timber beam ceiling with plaster decoration.
Range parallel to street, C18 plastered and parapetted, steep old red tile roof. Two
and a half storeys. West block, 4 first floor C18 sash windows and one gabled dormer;
modern ground floor shop front. C16 or Cl7 timber-framing inside. East block has one
ground floor and 3 first floor C18 sash windows. Early C19 canted bay, multipane shop
front on east ground floor. C16 and C17 timber framing inside. In centre of range is
a gabled coach entrance with imitation half-timbering and "Chinese Chippendale" style
wooden gates. Nos 10 and 12 are an early/mid C19 attachment on rear of early C18
block. Stuccoed yellow stock brick, modern tile hipped roof. Two storeys.
Italianate window surrounds and vertically-hung sashes. East side of group bounded by
flint and red brick wall, some C17 brickwork. (RCHM (1911) 64).
Listing NGR: TL4865121582
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 160921
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Inventory of the Historical Monuments of Hertfordshire, (1910)
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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