The Bay and Say Public House
THE BAY AND SAY PUBLIC HOUSE, 126, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1168873
- Date first listed:
- 16-Nov-1971
- List Entry Name:
- The Bay and Say Public House
- Statutory Address:
- THE BAY AND SAY PUBLIC HOUSE, 126, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1168873
- Date first listed:
- 16-Nov-1971
- List Entry Name:
- The Bay and Say Public House
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE BAY AND SAY PUBLIC HOUSE, 126, HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE BAY AND SAY PUBLIC HOUSE, 126, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Colchester (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TL9966125239
Details
1.
995
TL 9925 SE
5/540
16.11.71
HIGH STREET
(North Side)
No 126
(The Bay and Say PH)
II
2.
1904. By G H Page (for the Colchester Brewing Company). Ashlar facade in the
Baroque style with some Art-Norwean detailing in the door and windows. 3 storeys,
3 bays, with full. height pilasters, and crowning pediment. The ground floor is
grooved, there is a cornice at each level, and the pediment has modillions all
round. The pediment is broken over the centre bay by a semi-circular feature
with a Gibbs surround, there are small pediments over the outside bays. The
ground floor has 2 3-light bar windows and a central arched doorway with a carved
head keystone and iron grille. The 1st floor has 3 oriel windows. The upper
floor has sash windows with pilaster surrounds. Roof not visible. The interior
has been modernized.
TL 9925 SE 5/540 shall be amended to read
TL 9925 SE 5/540A
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1.
995
TL 9925 SE
5/540
16.11.71
HIGH STREET
(North Side)
No 126
(The Bay and Say PH)
II
2.
1904. By G H Page (for the Colchester Brewing Company.) Ashlar facade
in the Baroque style with some Art-Norwean detailing in the door and windows.
3 storeys, 3 bays, with full height pilasters and crowning pediment.
The ground floor is grooved, there is a cornice at each level, and the
pediment has modillions all round. The pediment is broken over the
centre bay by a semi-circular feature with a Gibbs surround, there are
small pediments over the outside bays. The ground floor has 2 3 light
bar windows and a central arched doorway with a carved head keystone
and iron grille. The 1st floor has 3 oriel windows, The upper floor
has sash windows with pilaster surrounds. Roof not visible. The
interior has been modernized.
Listing NGR: TL9966125239
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 117026
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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