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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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> SCC3 Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. No 52.
- <2> SCC4 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