Other Notable Buildings and Structures
There are at least 45 listed buildings of special architectural or historic interest currently identified in East Hagbourne. These include the Church of St Andrew (see above) which is the only Grade I listed building in the village. The majority of East Hagbourne's listed buildings are individual houses and cottages, particularly on Main Road and Church Close, which are all Grade II and dating from the mid-17th century.
Buildings and structures of particular interest are:
- The Village Cross (known as the Upper Cross) is Grade II* listed. This is at the junction of Main Road and Church Close. This stone cross dates from the 15th century with 18th-century additions. It is raised on a base of 5 deep stone steps.
- Hagbourne Mill Farm Mill is Grade II* listed. It is some way south of the village and not generally accessible to the public). It dates from the early 18th century with alterations dating from about 1828.
- The Phillips family tomb in the churchyard is Grade II* listed. Matthew Phillips, carpenter to the King, is mentioned below. This is an attractive chest tomb in white and grey marble.
- Kings Holme (opposite the chicken orchard) is Grade II listed but has an earlier date than most buildings. The central building dates from the 16th century ('1591' is carved over the back door).
- Tudor House (opposite the School) is a very prominent three storey farmhouse with thatched barn opposite the Village Cross, with village allotments to one side. It has unusual wooden panelling in the front room and an original corkscrew staircase to the rear.
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