Nineteenth century building, now village hall, Maldon Road (EHER 40152)
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Summary
A 19th century single-storey brick building. It was built in association with the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and probably underwent use as an animal shelter, possibly a cowshed, before it was converted to a village hall in 1994.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8365 0903 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LANGFORD, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1998-2001. Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation survey.
A 19th century building on the north side of the Langford-Hatfield road. It is single storey, with a hipped slate roof. <1>
See photo <2>.
The village hall is located along the Maldon Road, west of the church. It is thought to have been built around 1800 in association with the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. It appears to have been used at some point as a shelter for animals, possibly a cowshed. It was converted in around 1994 and the architects responsible won a conservation award for its conversion. It is a single storey brick building with a ventilation feature in the roof. <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX60593 Report: Kemble J., Gould, S. and Pratt, N.. 2001. The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and Conservation Area.
- <2> SEX60936 Photograph: Pratt, N.. 2001. Chelmer and Blackwater Photographs. 35mm. Black and white negative. IND/BW/01/10.
- <3> SEX66746 Report: O'Connor, T.. 2006. Langford: Historic Settlement Assessment Report.