Victorian shop with 20th century workshop at the corner of Crown Street, Brentwood (EHER 80051)
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Summary
A Victorian shop dating to the early 1870s with external detailing that were likely modern reproductions of period features. To the rear of the building was a modern workshop divided into two rooms that is typical of a 1920s-1940s date. This shop was designated building 2 in the survey and abuts building 1 to the east.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5935 9366 (18m by 16m) |
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Type and Period
Description
February 2014. Building survey.
A Victorian shop dating to the early 1870s with external detailing that was likely a modern reproduction of period features. The ground floor contained few original features apart from the 19th century wooden staircase. Upstairs, the building had not been modernised and had a Victorian layout and original fireplace. The accommodation on the first floor was in very poor condition. To the rear of the building was a modern workshop divided into two rooms that is typical of a 1920s-1940s date. This shop was designated building 2 in the survey and abuts building 1 to the east.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75160 Building Recording Report: Collins, T., Prosser, L. and Henry, K.. 2014. Buildings on the Corner of Crown Street/Hart Street, Brentwood, Essex: Historic Building Appraisal.