Building record MCC216 - 53 & 54 West Stockwell Street, Colchester

Summary

15th century house.

Location

Grid reference TL 99570 25403 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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RCHME survey of 53 & 54 W. Stockwell Street. 'Two tenements and shop, was built in the 15th century with cross wings at the N and S ends. The N cross wing was rebuilt in the 17th century. The upper storey projects at the E ends of the cross wings on curved brackets. Inside the building are original cambered tie-beams and wall posts' <1>

The DOE survey of lists No's 53 to 55 West Stockwell Street together. Grade II. C15 origin with cross wings north and south. The north cross wing was rebuilt in the C17, the south wing altered in C18-C19 and the gable removed. Two storeys, the roofs tiled. The upper storey projects on the east front of the wings on shaped brackets (No 53) and curved brackets (No's 54, 55) Small oriel shop window with glazing bars on the ground floor each wing. <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 99.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). TL9925 SE 5/232.

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Jan 31 2017 8:59AM

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