Dutch Cottage (Canvey Road) (EHER 7123)

Early 17th century octagonal timber-framed cottage, now museum.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Dutch Cottage (NR). <1> Dutch Cottage dated 1618 is of two storeys and is similar in plan and construction to the Dutch Cottage in the village. It is plastered, timber-frame, and brick construction with thatched roofs, and built on octagonal plan with a central chimneystack. Similar construction to EHER 7124. <2> The external wall is reputed to lie on a row of cart wheels, possibly to spread the weight of the building. <3> Cottage, now used as a museum. dated 1618. Octagonal timber frame, plastered brick facing. Thatched circular pointed roof terminating in a circular chimney stack with moulded capping. One storey and attics. Single-storied with attic and dormer windows. Later lean-to extension to left. Date of 1618 over door. One of two cottages surviving from those built for Dutch labourers who reclaimed Canvey Island in the early-mid 17th century. <4> February 1966. Field visit As described, now in use as a museum. GP A0/65/111/3. <5> - <7> May 1974. Recorded. Recorded by NRIM. <8> 1988. Watching brief and excavation. In 1988 repair work to the building interior enabled an investigative excavation to the floors suggested that the building was entirely rebuilt in 19th century. <9> See also: <10> - <18>