Building record MCC373 - The Sun Inn, 112 Lexden Road, Colchester
Summary
16th century Inn.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 97089 25135 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
16th century Inn, largely rebuilt in 18th century.
D of E survey. C18 features timber framed and plastered. Two storey and attics, the roofs tiled, restored. Three window range, 2 bay windows at east end of the front. <1>
Property deeds exist dated 1542 to 1547, which mention the Sun Ale house.<2>
'In the 18th century, following the turnpiking of Lexden Street, new houses were built there (Lexden) including the Sun public house'.<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC4 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). TL 9725 SW 3/315.
- <2> SCC12 Monograph: Jephcott, Jess. A. 1995. The Inns, Taverns and Pubs of Colchester. p.252.
- <3> SCC19 Monograph: Cooper, Janet (Ed). 1994. Vol. IX, The Borough of Colchester, A History of the County of Essex. Volume IX. p.393.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 31 2017 9:23AM