Pargeting #2, a photo from Essex, England

Photographer's Note

More examples of pargeting from Saffron Walden.

This pargetted gable is over a carriage entrance at the former Sun Inn.
"Nicolas Pevsner identified the figures as 'Thomas Hickathrift and the Wisbech giant.' "

This particular decoration was applied to the walls in 1676.

Pargeting derives from the word 'parget', a Middle English term that is probably derived from the Old French 'pargeter' or 'parjeter' meaning to 'throw about', or 'porgeter' meaning 'to rough cast a wall'.

One more example in the w/s.

Thank you for looking.

ikeharel, Royaldevon, jhm, holmertz, Fis2, mcmtanyel, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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dedee (3275) 2021-05-10 6:50

Hi Jean
This is lovely, Ithink even nicer than your previous one.Well framed and leading us nicely through to the courtyard.(Pity you couldn,t have uprooted the parking sign althoug a good contrast between old and new).

Royaldevon (86564) 2021-05-10 8:27

Hello Jean,

'Pargeting', I must strive to remember that word because it holds so much meaning about a long neglected skill.
I could recognise that the external figures were battling but didn't recognise a giant!
This is a quite different style of decoration to the ones shown in your w/s, which are very decorative patterns rather than recording a story.
Both styles are extremely interesting and sharply photographed for our interest.

The view through to the back street reveals houses constructed of wood. Again, something quite unusual in England.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)
I have just noticed a single leg, beneath the roof. I wonder who that belonged to!

jhm (211738) 2021-05-10 9:07

Hello Jean,

A frontage if a nice artwork, the both figures make of course your picture attractive.
Excellent background with the wood houses .
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

holmertz (103732) 2021-05-10 9:46

Hello Jean,
These photos continue to surprise me. The figures on the gable of the main photo look more like what I would imagine to find on some Gothic cathedrals, not at the entrance of an inn. And the patterns on the walls in the WS show a variety that I have never seen even on interior walls or ceilings anywhere. The main photo has the added pleasure of a nice view through the gate. The green house made of wood looks very unusual for Britain, and the side of the roof is very nicely decorated, but probably not "pargetted".
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (223103) 2021-05-10 9:53

Ciao Jean, great view of lovely and original decoration, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Tue (93592) 2021-05-10 11:38

Hello Jean,
This photo shows another wonderful example of pargeting. The old house and also the green fa鏰des on the other side of the gate look very charming as well.
Lars

Fis2 (172083) 2021-05-10 12:27

Witaj Jean!
A very interesting fragment od house.
The bas-relief is interesting.
I love it.
The gate interesting too.
Good POV, composition and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

lousat (140070) 2021-05-10 14:52

Hi Jean,second post dedicated to the british stucchi, very interesting and well done,i can see beautiful wooden facades too in the main pic,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

mcmtanyel (69384) 2021-05-10 20:45

Hello Jean,
Another interesting example of pargeting, TFS!
Regards,
MT

jemaflor (148368) 2021-05-10 23:19

Hi Jean,
Nice photo with these walls decoration, well photographed, good contrast, tfs.

ifege (49617) 2021-05-11 0:53

Hi Jean
Pargeting is a new word for me. A good photo of this example and good view through the arch.
cheers
Ian

ChrisJ (172442) 2021-05-14 14:17

Hi Jean

A useful note on the derivation and etymology of parveting, a close relative of Italian stucco. The 2 figures make an impressive portal gateway entrance. Tfs!

mkamionka (75255) 2021-05-16 0:05

Hi Jean,
quite interesting type of decoration which I have never seen or maybe never noticed before.
Very well presented in spite of the challenging weather conditions.
M

jmdias (116635) 2021-07-09 9:23

jean

I liked a lot these relieves in evidence and the rustic style of the artwork. excellent images showing the houses ahead of this gate. excellent sample of local architecture.
take care

jorge