Building record MCC36 - Waterfront building, Hythe Quay, Colchester
Summary
Waterfront building, possible pre 1700 warehouse or granary (demolished).
Location
Grid reference | TM 01511 24630 (point) |
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Map sheet | TM02SW |
1848 Parish | ST LEONARD |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Waterfront building situated south of Hythe Hill, on Hythe Quay. Possible pre 1700 warehouse. The structure appears to be supported on 'stilts' and jettied over the water, has a valley type roof with two gable ends facing to the east, at least one chimney stack and a dorma type window within the valley.<1> A similar structure (jettied over the river) is depicted on Morant's map illustrating 'The iconography of Colchester', although is shown further to the north.<2>
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 1:03PM