Site of post-medieval house, 'Christmas House', 98 Newland Street (EHER 82923)

Now destroyed. The site of a post-medieval house of uncertain date, with a frontage dating to around 1780, and much altered in the 19th century. It was demolished prior to 1966 and the present building at the site (of the same name) was built after 1966.

NRHE data transfer: House of uncertain post medieval date. <1> Survey of Christmas House, Newland Street, Witham (fronted in around 1780, main structure probably earlier, but much altered in 19th century). Inc. plans, section, elevations and elevations of interior detail; elevation for round 1910. (Surveyed 1966). <2> See also <3>. NRHE summary description: House front was from around 1780, main structure probably earlier. The present Christmas House, was built in the post 1966 replacing a house of the same name, and now forms two shops. Overall the scale, design and materials of the building integrate reasonably well into the Georgian street scene although lacking the fine detailing of the historic buildings, and the modern shop fronts could be improved. 2014 Commercial premises.