Site Event/Activity record ECC3794 - A structural survey of The Old House, Mount Bures, 1989
Location
| Location | The Old House, Craigs Lane, Mount Bures |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 90603 32741 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL93SW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | MOUNT BURES, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Shackle, R. (Mr)
Date
1989
Description
A structural survey was undertaken by Richard Shackle during renovations in 1989.<1>
The survey showed that this was originally a public building contracted along the typical lines of a manor Court House or perhaps a small Guild Hall, with a date of c.1500-1550. When the plaster was removed from the inner side of the long jettied front wall, two original arched doorways were revealed. In addition, when outside plaster was removed from the same front wall, a third, rectangular-headed, door frame was seen to lie between the two arched doors.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72864 Article in serial: McMaster, Ida and Shackle, Richard. 1989. A History of The Old House, Mount Bures. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin Vol. 32, pp.20-33.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC4471 The Old House, Hall Road, Mount Bures (Building)
Record last edited
May 31 2016 3:56PM