Building record MCC222 - 30 (formerly 30-32) East Stockwell Street, Colchester

Summary

14th, 15th and 16th century building.

Location

Grid reference TL 99639 25415 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

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RCHME of No's 30-32 East Stockwell Street. 'The S tenement is probably part of a late 14th century house and includes the 'screens' of a former Hall extending towards the N. In the 15th century a wing was added W of the original block and about the middle of the 16th century a three storied building replaced the former Hall. The N tenement is of c1500 and may have been a separate building. At the back is a small almost detached wing, partly of the 17th century. The upper storey projects at different levels on the whole of the E front; the gable of the middle block also projects and has a 16th century moulded bressummer. The former 'screens' has at the E end an original doorway, but with the head removed. Further S are remains of the head of a 15th century doorway or window. On the N side of the W wing is a 15th century window with diamond shaped mullions; further W are two late 17th century windows with solid frames. Inside the building the former 'screens' has in the S wall two original doorways with moulded jambs and two-centred heads; in the N wall are two square-headed doorways, one of the 15th or 16th century and one later; at the W end of the passage is a doorway with an ogee head, probably original. The middle block has 16th century moulded ceiling-beams. The W wing has a 16th century fireplace with a moulded lintel and on the first floor are remains of a 15th century king post'.<1>

DOE survey of No 30 East Stockwell Street. Grade II. Good C14, C15 and C16 building, extensively restored but its general character preserved. The south part of the building is largely mid C16 but incorporates part of an earlier C14 Hall. It has a projecting gable on the east front with moulded bressummer, projecting upper storey with curved brackets, exposed timber-framing and brick plinth. The north part may have been a separate building and dates from circa 1500, its upper storey projects on the east front at a lower level, the timber framing is exposed. There are some original doorway and windows, much restored and the remains of the former 'screens' <2>

Black & white print showing renovation of No 30 East Stockwell Street.<3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. No 105.
  • <2> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). TL9925 SE 5/216.
  • <3> Photograph: Unknown. No 30 East Stockwell Street. B/W Print.

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Feb 12 2020 12:16PM

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