Old Custom House (EHER 34253)
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Summary
19th century timber framed house used as a Customs house from 1870.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0859 1624 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGHTLINGSEA, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Old custom house dating from the 19th century, now a dwelling dating. It Is timber framed and weatherboarded with brick facing to right return and a grey slate roof. It has five first floor and two ground floor windows, mainly small paned vertically sliding sashes with horns. There are left and central vertically boarded doors with double vertically boarded doors between. There is a metal hood to left door with fleur-de-lis finial. Rented to H.M. Customs at around 1870 as a Custom House by Capt. W. Fieldgate. q.v. 8/62. <1> <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX7428 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Tendring.
- <2> SEX65104 Desk-Based Assessment: CPM Environmental Planning and Design. 2002. Former James and Stone Shipyard, Brightlingsea, Essex: Archaeological Desktop Assessment.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 1/1986.