Monument record MCC177 - House next to the Kings Head, Headgate Court, Colchester (site of)

Summary

16th or 17th century house, now demolished.

Location

Grid reference TL 99382 25035 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Survey by RCHME of house forming part of the Kings Head Inn. This 'is of two storeys, timber-framed and plastered and with a modern front; the roofs are tiled. It was built in the 16th or 17th century but little of the original work is visible. Condition- Good, much altered.'<1>

Collection of six photograph's taken in 1930 showing a 16th/17th century house (with modern facade) before and during demolition. The house was situated on the west side of Head Street on the south side of the court yard of the Kings Head.<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 58.
  • <2> Photograph: Unknown. 1930. Photographs showing house on Head Street before and during demolition. B/W Prints.

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:03AM

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