Site Event/Activity record ECC557 - DOE Listing of 60 North Hill, Colchester, 1950

Location

Location 60 North Hill, Colchester
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

Map

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> 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)

  • 60 North Hill, Colchester (Building)

Record last edited

Feb 24 2016 1:30PM

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