Building record MCC9277 - The Freemasons Arms, 14 Church Street, Rowhedge
Summary
The building comprised three distinct phases: phase 1, the original 1862 Wright Villa (i.e. the pub was converted from a private house); phase 2, comprising an extension to the south and an external toilet block, dating to c 1911; phase 3, comprising a single storey toilet block, beer store, store rooms and free-standing garage, dating to the 1960’s. It was taken over by the Essex brewer Ridleys in August 1999 and closed in 2007.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0292 2156 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | EAST DONYLAND, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A historic building record was carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust in 2013 prior to demolition (CBC planning application 120165). At the time of the survey the building had been unoccupied for six years and was semi-derelict with the gardens overgrown. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72737 Historic Building Recording: Lister, Chris (CAT). 2013. Historic building recording at The Freemasons Arms, 14 Church Street, Rowhedge, Essex May 2013. CAT Report 714.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 11 2016 1:42PM