Dukes Farmhouse
DUKES FARMHOUSE, LAYER BRETON ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1267081
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Dukes Farmhouse
- Statutory Address:
- DUKES FARMHOUSE, LAYER BRETON ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1267081
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Dukes Farmhouse
- Statutory Address 1:
- DUKES FARMHOUSE, LAYER BRETON ROAD
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:
- DUKES FARMHOUSE, LAYER BRETON ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Colchester (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Layer Marney
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 93059 18267
Details
LAYER MARNEY LAYER BRETON ROAD 1. 5214 Dukes Farmhouse TL 91 NW 16/26 23.6.52 II* 2. C16 and C17 in red brick with flared headers, and red plain tile roof. Gabled cross wing at west end. Two storeys and attics. 1:3 window range, early C19 vertical sliding, double hung sashes with glazing bars, and margin sashes, in gauged arches. Cross wing has 2 original windows with 5 transomed lights and moulded brick jambs and mullions. Similar single light windows on west side. Moulded string course to cross wing. Main range has early C19 Tuscan porch with columns and moulded; fluted, pilasters, flanked by small C19 windows in gauged arches. Remains of early C18 doorcase Pith moulded architraves. Three hipped dormers. Later extensions at rear. Internally are original moulded beam, doors and some late C16 glass with a Tudor Rose and the initials ER. Fine C16 fireplaces at ground and first floor. Early Cl7 panelling in situ. Early C17 doors with original ironmongery. Early C18 panelling, moulded cornices and doors. Early C19 staircase with stick balusters. Main roof is framed side purlin. C16 wing is the remains of a large house, formerly extending to the west. Originally moated, now filled. (RCHM 3).
Listing NGR: TL9305918267
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 419826
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
An Inventory of Essex North East, (1922)
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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