1930’s detached buildings facing the entrance to Turner Village. Turner village is historically important in north Colchester/Mile End. The lodges are striking in their appearance and functionality. Turner village formed was built as part of the Essex Hospital (The Royal Eastern Counties Institution) which closed in 1985. Work commenced on Turner village in 1932. It was built in the Neo Georgian style and the design was intended to reflect the forward thinking approach of those involved in the project at the time. Turner Village was built at a cost of £146,359. It was officially opened by the Duke of Kent in 1935 and officially closed in April 2001. The lodges are culturally and historically important in Colchester/Mile End with historic links back to the Turner family and Essex Hall Hospital.