Monument record MCC244 - 6-12 Queen Street, Colchester (site of)
Summary
17th century house, now demolished.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99929 25138 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Survey by RCHME of 6-12 Queen Street. The range of four houses 'is of red brick, with a band-course between the storeys. It was built c1698 the date on a small panel near the middle of the front. The S part of the building retains its original modillioned eaves-cornice but the rest has a later parapet. One doorway has an original architrave with egg and tongue ornament. Inside the building is some 17th century panelling and an original fireplace with a moulded architrave'.<1>
A handwritten note in the listings records a DOE survey of No's 6,8,10,12 Queen Street. Given Grade II status. The building was apparently dated 1698 but is thought to be earlier. (It has subsequently been demolished).<2>
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. No 132.
- <2> SCC4 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). hand written note only.
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2017 8:55AM