Building record MCC3926 - Marlborough Head Inn and Loom House, High Street, Dedham
Summary
C14 and later timber-framed building with possible wool hall to rear.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0578 3318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM03SE |
| Civil Parish | DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (4)
- INN (C18, Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 1704 AD to 1704 AD)
- TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (C14, Medieval Colchester I. to Medieval Colchester II. - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- PUBLIC BUILDING (C14, Medieval Colchester I. to Medieval Colchester II. - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- WOOL STAPLE? (C14, Medieval Colchester I. to Medieval Colchester II. - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
Full Description
The Marlborough Inn was used as the site of the Overhall manor leeet-court, when it was moved from the Pincel lane manor-house. The oldest part of the present building dates to c.1500. To the rear of the house is a structure interpreted as likely to be a 'wool-hall'. There is a local tradition that the market-place/High Street frontage used to be open. By 1660 the building was in private ownership, but in 1704 it was converted into an inn.<1>
A heritage statement was prepared by Nicholas Jacobs Architects in 2020.<2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SEX56253 Photograph: unknown. 1970-1993 c.. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 3 frames, .
- <1> SEX53889 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, Maria. 1999. Dedham Historic Town Project Assessment Report.
- <2> SCC74341 Heritage Statement: Nicholas Jacobs Architects. 2020. The Marlborough Head, Dedham, Colchester, Essex: DESIGN & ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT CO7 6DH.
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Record last edited
Apr 24 2020 11:50AM