Building record MCC176 - 3 Headgate Court (formerly The Kings Head Inn), Colchester

Summary

16th and 17th century house.

Location

Grid reference TL 99366 25053 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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RCHME survey of the Kings Head Inn, now offices. 'It is of two storeys, timber framed and plastered; the roofs are tiled. The main block was built probably late in the 16th or early in 17th century but it was remodelled in the 18th century. The base of the chimney stack at the N end is original. Inside the building are some original ceiling beams and panelling. The building N of the front courtyard and also part of the Kings Head Inn is timber framed and plastered and probably of the same date. Condition- Good, much altered'.<1>

DOE survey of No 3 Head Street (Headgate Court). Grade II*. Formerly the Assembly Room, King's Head Inn, standing back from the street in a courtyard. C16-C17 building, 2 storeys, attics and cellars, timber framed and plastered, the roofs tiled. Good late C17 front, 6 window range of double hung sashes with glazing bars (original in upper storey). Central wood door case with flat head and fluted pilasters, rectangular fanlight. Base of chimney stack at north end is original. Wing on north side of courtyard of same date. Interior has some original ceiling beams and panelling. <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 57.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). TL9925 SW 4/85.

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Jan 23 2017 12:55PM

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