Monument record MCC172 - 146 High Street, Colchester (site of)

Summary

17th century house, now demolished.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 99530 25212 (1m by 0m)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Survey by RCHME of house and offices on High Street (west of 145 High Street). The building 'is of three storeys, timber-framed and plastered, with a modern front; the roofs are tiled. It was built in the 17th century and has a projecting wing at the back. The W side of this wing has remains of good pargetting enriched with foliage and scrollwork in panels. Inside the building is some original panelling. Condition- Good, much altered'.<1>

The house has been rebuilt since the 1922 survey however a handwritten note in the museum greenback records a C17-C18 staircase retained in the new structure.<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. No 52.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). note opposite p67.

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:04AM

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