Hockley Spa Rooms (EHER 35121)

The pump rooms of a small spa started in the early 1840s by Robert Clay and his wife who discovered a medicinal spring in 1838. It was built to designs of John Lockyer in 1842. The building is now part of a 20th century factory and has previously been used as a Baptist Chapel.

June 1972. Grade II listed. The pump rooms of a small spa started in the early 1840s by Robert Clay and his wife who discovered a medicinal spring in 1838. It was built to designs of John Lockyer in 1842. The building is now part of a factory and has previously been used as a Baptist Chapel. It has a central parapet panel with the title 'Hockley Spa'. A 20th century factory extends to the rear and right and a 19th century red brick house is situated to the left. <1> See photos <2>. NRHE data transfer: See <3>. NRHE summary description: Pump rooms of a small spa started in the early 1840s (designed by John Lockyer, 1842). The spa was started by Richard Clay and his wife who discovered a medicinal spring in 1838. The building is of five bays, the centre three breaking forward, stucco faced with a slate roof. The central bays have four Tuscan pilasters and the central parapet panel has the title Hockley Spa. There are later, glazed brick extensions with corrugated iron roof to the left bay. The building was used as a Baptist Chapel and is now part of a factory. There is a 19th century red brick house to the left and a 20th century factory to the right and rear. <1>