Site Event/Activity record ECC557 - DOE Listing of 60 North Hill, Colchester, 1950
Location
Location | 60 North Hill, Colchester |
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Grid reference | Centred TL 99383 25273 (25m by 14m) |
Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Department of the Environment (DoE)
Date
1950
Description
DOE survey of No 60 North Hill. Grade II*. Original building dates from 1650, the front block rebuilt mid C18. This is of red brick 2 storeys, parapet, heavy wood modillioned eaves cornice, 2 symmetrical 2 storied bay windows; the centre front breaks forward under a pediment and has an upper storey Venetian window with brick mouldings and thick section glazing bars, the central Tuscan door case is approached by a flight of steps with one handrail, and has an open pediment, arched entrance, fanlight and 6 panel door. The interior has an early C18 staircase and some contemporary panelling. The C17 rear wing has original ceiling beams. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC4 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). page 106.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC194 60 North Hill, Colchester (Building)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2016 1:30PM