Building record MCC183 - 8 North Hill, Colchester

Summary

16th century house.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 99434 25329 (0m by 1m)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

RCHME Survey of 8 North Hill. The building 'has a modern front block. At the back there are additions, extending eastwards; the middle one is of the 16th century and has a projecting upper storey on the N side; the other two are of the 17th century the easternmost being of brick. There is a blocked five-light window in the S wall of the middle building' <1>

DOE survey of 8 & 8A North Hill. Tall narrow C18-C19 timber framed and plastered building of 3 storeys over large carriage way. Two windows on the upper floors, marginal glazing. At the rear there is a C16 wing the upper storey projecting on the north side. <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 63.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). TL9925 SW 4/168.

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Jan 23 2017 12:54PM

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