Building record MCC19 - 98 & 99 Hythe Hill, Colchester
Summary
16th century house of two tenements and a shop.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 01470 24677 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| 1848 Parish | ST LEONARD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
House, of two tenements and a shop. Probably built in the 16th century and has a weather-boarded cross-wing at the W. end. the upper storey projects on the N side of the main block.<1>
The weather-boarding continued from No. 97. Two storeys, the roofs tiled. The upper storey of No. 99 projects on the north front and the ground floor has been faced in brick.<2>
Dave Stenning of Essex County Council has suggested that the core of this building is a mid to late 14th century jetted cross wing (pers com).
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. p.67.
- <2> SCC4 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). p.71.
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 1:04PM