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Large 17th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
For sale is a superb quality 17th Century Solid Oak Carved Refectory Table. The pictures best describe this item, which was purchased from Creeksea Manor in Burnham, Essex. Over the years this piece has been altered slightly, but this is not detrimental.
Length 97" Width 32" Height 30"
Tracing back the fascinating history of Creeksea Place ( or Cricksea as it appears in some records)
over the centuries we have uncovered some exciting facts and legends about the building and the
surrounding area . We know for certain that Creeksea Place ( built by Sir Arthur Harris and one of
whose sons, John Harris and his wife, emigrated to the New Colony of Virginia in the United States
around 1621) probably consisted in those days of three, or possibly, four buildings surrounding a
courtyard and with a long wing running from North to South. One of the original lead rain-water
heads, complete with the date ‘1569’ moulded on its face side, still exists today. Sadly, in about 1740,
the south part of the house, together with the enclosing walls of the garden were dismantled and the
materials sold, leaving standing only the outer courtyard enclosure, the North range and the West
wing. The house was later restored in modern times with a range built on the foundations of the
original East wing and various other additions were made by the Rhone family. However a number
of original features still exist such as a moulded oak door frame, original windows with brick
mullions, transoms and square moulded labels and superb chimney stacks with octagonal shafts.
Creeksea Place was reputed to have been the home of Anne Boleyn and that her spirit was said to
have been seen walking from the old cottage near the Cricksea ferry. Her daughter, Queen Elizabeth,
is thought to have met her soldiers here and that they were supposed to have come to meet her
through a subterranean tunnel connected with Rochford . Great Tudor drains, full of oyster shells
have been uncovered but not the tunnel itself. Lord Mildmay, Keeper of the Crown Jewels for King
Charles 1st married into the Harris family and, by the laws of the day, eventually became the owner
of Creeksea Place. He is reputed to have been one of the twelve State elders who subsequently signed
King Charles 1st death warrant. Following the execution and after the accession to the throne of King
Charles 2nd , Lord Mildmay was said to have been arrested at Creeksea and he and the other eleven
elders were accused of regicide ( the murder of a king or queen ), later pardoned but it is said, to
make sure they did not forget the enormity of their crime, all twelve were obliged to spend the
anniversary date of the King’s execution in the Tower of London.
The Great Sword of Creeksea Place, now in safekeeping, had rested for nearly three hundred years
on a platform at the head of the oak spiral staircase which led up to the attics of the old house. It a
court sword of the early 17th century, its hilt and pommel being covered with chased silver in various
designs, the Tudor rose being the most prominent. It is said that one man alone, with the sword in
his hand, could have held the stairs against all comers, and protected the women and children of the
house from assailants.
A short distance from Creeksea Place is the parish church of All Saints, entirely rebuilt in 1878, but
retaining features from the original church built on the site , such as the 14th century South doorway,
cinquefoiled ogee lights on either side of the archway and various artefacts within the church. The
square stone bowl of the original font, believed to date from the year 1125, was found on the
Cricksea glebe being used as a step to the barn. The church stands behind the building known as
Creeksea Hall , another building of considerable vintage, and all to be found in the area of Essex
known as the Dengie Hundred.
Creeksea Place was used by British military units during World War II but, since that time, the main
building has been uninhabited. It is only in recent times that a concerted effort has begun to restore
the house to its former elegance by creating a variety of useful purposes for the buildings. The funds
deriving from these activities will, it is hoped, allow a gradual, but complete, restoration of Creeksea
Place and its magnificent surroundings for the public to appreciate. FB Antiques, long standing members of LAPADA (London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association), has been established since 1960 in London and had three shops supplying the home and overseas trade. We relocated from London 30 years ago to Rayleigh in Essex, to a 40,000 sqft warehouse from which we shipped approximately 120 containers a year. 5 years ago we downsized to our storage premises in Rettendon Essex, and now operate from our 15,000 sqft showroom and workshops, still supplying home and overseas trade as well as many members of the general public.
We pride ourselves on pricing our furniture at competitive prices. We are only 30 miles from London and are open 7 days a week for viewing. We are always willing to do a deal with the client and will try and assist in any way possible.
OPENING TIMES
Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 11am-3pm
RESTORATION
In our workshops we restore, make and hand polish furniture as well as refurbishing antique home and commercial bars built to size using as much antique timber as possible. For example, a front and back bar could range from anywhere between 6ft to 25ft+. All bars can be made to size and there are many different models including corner bars, canted corner bars, canopy bars and front and back bars.
DELIVERY
If you need the an item delivered to the UK or overseas this can be arranged on your behalf. When enquiring, please quote your postcode and address in order for us to get a firm quote for shipment. Standard delivery is carried out by a one man independent courier service.
RETURNS
If for some reason when you receive your item you are not satisfied then we will offer a full refund for the item and will allow a two week period to notify us that you wish to return the item. When the item is returned it must arrive at our premises in the same condition as it left. Please note once you have let us know that you would like to return an item, you have two weeks from that day to ensure that the item has been returned to our premises. The buyer is responsible for return carriage fees.
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Length 97" Width 32" Height 30"
Tracing back the fascinating history of Creeksea Place ( or Cricksea as it appears in some records)
over the centuries we have uncovered some exciting facts and legends about the building and the
surrounding area . We know for certain that Creeksea Place ( built by Sir Arthur Harris and one of
whose sons, John Harris and his wife, emigrated to the New Colony of Virginia in the United States
around 1621) probably consisted in those days of three, or possibly, four buildings surrounding a
courtyard and with a long wing running from North to South. One of the original lead rain-water
heads, complete with the date ‘1569’ moulded on its face side, still exists today. Sadly, in about 1740,
the south part of the house, together with the enclosing walls of the garden were dismantled and the
materials sold, leaving standing only the outer courtyard enclosure, the North range and the West
wing. The house was later restored in modern times with a range built on the foundations of the
original East wing and various other additions were made by the Rhone family. However a number
of original features still exist such as a moulded oak door frame, original windows with brick
mullions, transoms and square moulded labels and superb chimney stacks with octagonal shafts.
Creeksea Place was reputed to have been the home of Anne Boleyn and that her spirit was said to
have been seen walking from the old cottage near the Cricksea ferry. Her daughter, Queen Elizabeth,
is thought to have met her soldiers here and that they were supposed to have come to meet her
through a subterranean tunnel connected with Rochford . Great Tudor drains, full of oyster shells
have been uncovered but not the tunnel itself. Lord Mildmay, Keeper of the Crown Jewels for King
Charles 1st married into the Harris family and, by the laws of the day, eventually became the owner
of Creeksea Place. He is reputed to have been one of the twelve State elders who subsequently signed
King Charles 1st death warrant. Following the execution and after the accession to the throne of King
Charles 2nd , Lord Mildmay was said to have been arrested at Creeksea and he and the other eleven
elders were accused of regicide ( the murder of a king or queen ), later pardoned but it is said, to
make sure they did not forget the enormity of their crime, all twelve were obliged to spend the
anniversary date of the King’s execution in the Tower of London.
The Great Sword of Creeksea Place, now in safekeeping, had rested for nearly three hundred years
on a platform at the head of the oak spiral staircase which led up to the attics of the old house. It a
court sword of the early 17th century, its hilt and pommel being covered with chased silver in various
designs, the Tudor rose being the most prominent. It is said that one man alone, with the sword in
his hand, could have held the stairs against all comers, and protected the women and children of the
house from assailants.
A short distance from Creeksea Place is the parish church of All Saints, entirely rebuilt in 1878, but
retaining features from the original church built on the site , such as the 14th century South doorway,
cinquefoiled ogee lights on either side of the archway and various artefacts within the church. The
square stone bowl of the original font, believed to date from the year 1125, was found on the
Cricksea glebe being used as a step to the barn. The church stands behind the building known as
Creeksea Hall , another building of considerable vintage, and all to be found in the area of Essex
known as the Dengie Hundred.
Creeksea Place was used by British military units during World War II but, since that time, the main
building has been uninhabited. It is only in recent times that a concerted effort has begun to restore
the house to its former elegance by creating a variety of useful purposes for the buildings. The funds
deriving from these activities will, it is hoped, allow a gradual, but complete, restoration of Creeksea
Place and its magnificent surroundings for the public to appreciate. FB Antiques, long standing members of LAPADA (London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association), has been established since 1960 in London and had three shops supplying the home and overseas trade. We relocated from London 30 years ago to Rayleigh in Essex, to a 40,000 sqft warehouse from which we shipped approximately 120 containers a year. 5 years ago we downsized to our storage premises in Rettendon Essex, and now operate from our 15,000 sqft showroom and workshops, still supplying home and overseas trade as well as many members of the general public.
We pride ourselves on pricing our furniture at competitive prices. We are only 30 miles from London and are open 7 days a week for viewing. We are always willing to do a deal with the client and will try and assist in any way possible.
OPENING TIMES
Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 11am-3pm
RESTORATION
In our workshops we restore, make and hand polish furniture as well as refurbishing antique home and commercial bars built to size using as much antique timber as possible. For example, a front and back bar could range from anywhere between 6ft to 25ft+. All bars can be made to size and there are many different models including corner bars, canted corner bars, canopy bars and front and back bars.
DELIVERY
If you need the an item delivered to the UK or overseas this can be arranged on your behalf. When enquiring, please quote your postcode and address in order for us to get a firm quote for shipment. Standard delivery is carried out by a one man independent courier service.
RETURNS
If for some reason when you receive your item you are not satisfied then we will offer a full refund for the item and will allow a two week period to notify us that you wish to return the item. When the item is returned it must arrive at our premises in the same condition as it left. Please note once you have let us know that you would like to return an item, you have two weeks from that day to ensure that the item has been returned to our premises. The buyer is responsible for return carriage fees.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Furniture
Period Mid 17th Century Antiques
Material Oak
Origin English
Item code as403a530 / S25-120
Status Sold
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Unit 7 Rawlings Farm BuildingsMain Road, Rettendon Common
Rettendon, Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
Tel : 01245 401210
Non UK callers : +44 1245 401210
Get directions to FB Antiques
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