Description

TL 7229 WETHERSFIELD BRAINTREE ROAD
(west side)

6/124 Wethersfield Mill
8.6.78
- II

Watermill, partly converted to a house. C16, altered in C19. Partly timber
framed and weatherboarded, partly of red brick in English and Flemish bonds,
slate roof. L-plan, comprising timber framed range aligned N-S, and C19 brick
range extending to W of N end, with C20 conservatory beyond. 3 storeys. E
elevation has base wall of red brick in English bond approx. 1 metre high,
weatherboarded above. Ground floor, one halved door, 2 C19 casements, 2 hinged
hatches. First floor, 3 horizontal sashes of 12 lights. Second floor, 3 C19
casements. N elevation is weatherboarded at left, of red brick in Flemish bond
at right. Ground floor, one C20 casement. First floor, 2 C20 fixed lights with
loading doors outside. Lucam on serpentine braces with C20 casement. 3 flush
skylights. The top storey of the N-S range was added c.1890. Overshot wheel,
some machinery surviving, including friction drive sack hoist.

Listing NGR: TL7202629585

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26461558

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Recommended Books

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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair