1930s village hall, 'Great Totham Village Hall', Great Totham (EHER 82268)
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Summary
A village hall built in 1931 by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo. The hall is a single storey building with a gable roof. There are later twentieth century extensions which have adversely affected the exterior architectural quality of the building.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8587 1190 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT TOTHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
After retiring Mackmurdo wrote successfully on socio-economics, and in 1929 established the Essex Rural Community Council (ERCC) which aimed to better community life. The village hall was prompted by the ERCC and was the first of three to be built be Mackmurdo (see also EHER 81162 and EHER 46155). The building is too altered to fulfil the criteria for listing. <1>
No List Case: 158521
NRHE summary description:
A village hall built in 1931 by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo. The hall is a single storey building with a gable roof. There are later twentieth century extensions which have adversely affected the exterior architectural quality of the building.
Sources
- <1> SEX75759 LIST: English Heritage. English Heritage Listing File.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1444829
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SE 37