Building record MCC16 - 89 & 90 Hythe Hill, Colchester

Summary

16th century house, consisting of two tenements.

Location

Grid reference TM 01420 24681 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
1848 Parish ST LEONARD
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

House, two tenements, No's 89 & 90, was built probably in the 16th century and has a cross-wing at the E. end. A cart way in the middle of the house has original moulded beams and plates.<1>
C16 with cross wing east end. 2 storeys, timber framed and plastered, the roofs tiled and hipped on the cross wing. Central cart entrance with original moulded beams and plates. Cross wing has C19 ground floor shop with wooden canopy.<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. p.67.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). p.70.

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Jan 23 2017 1:05PM

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