5 to 9 Gull Cottages (EHER 34416)
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Summary
Terrace of five cottages, built in the 19th century. They are of a single storey plus attics and are constructed from painted brick with clay tiled roofs. A stone tablet is inscribed 'The early house of the late Sir William Withey Gull, Bart., born 1816, died 1890, physician to Queen Victoria'. Sir William's title was conferred in 1872 for treating Prince Albert for typhoid fever in that year. In 1840 nearly all the cottages were occupied by mariners.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1988 2382 (40m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Terrace of five cottages, built uin the 19th century. They are one storey plus attics and are constructed from painted brick with clay tiled roofs. A stone tablet is inscribed 'The early house of the late Sir William Withey Gull, Bart., born 1816, died 1890, physician to Queen Victoria'. The title was conferred in 1872 for treating Prince Albert for typhoid fever in that year. In 1840 nearly all the cottages were occupied by mariners. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 6 frames, 5/1981 and 7/1985.
- <2> SEX85 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Tendring.
- <3> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF104451.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1322524
- National Monuments Record: TM 12 SE 59