Paycockes House, West Street, Great Coggeshall, Essex

This house was built for Thomas Paycock in the late 15th century. The jetty has original carving including; vine leaves, small heads, figures and the letters T and P. People often build features like their initials into houses to demonstrate their wealth and importance.

Location

Essex Great Coggeshall

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Themes

Tags

timber framed house jettied 1920s (1920 - 1929) medieval (1066 - 1484)