Messing Park
MESSING PARK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1224649
- Date first listed:
- 07-Apr-1965
- List Entry Name:
- Messing Park
- Statutory Address:
- MESSING PARK
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- Date:
- 2003-07-07
- Reference:
- IOE01/10561/01
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1224649
- Date first listed:
- 07-Apr-1965
- List Entry Name:
- Messing Park
- Statutory Address 1:
- MESSING PARK
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:
- MESSING PARK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Colchester (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Messing-cum-Inworth
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 89393 18026
Details
MESSING-CUM-INWORTH MESSING PARK 1. 5214 Messing Park TL 81 NE 15/27 7.4.65 II* 2. Early C18 house in pale red brick, extensively altered in early C19, when a facade was added to 3 sides in grey gault brick. Two storeys. North east front is 5 window range double hung, vertical sliding sashes with glazing bars. Centre front breaks forward, with fine Doric porch. Parapet wall. Originally there was a 'Venetian' window and pediment at parapet level, but the pediment, and semi-circular window head have been removed. North-west front has 2 two storey bays, serpentine on plan, with central doorway and double hung vertical sliding sashes built on the curve. South-east front has double hung sashes in recessed segmental arches and pilasters. High brick plinth. Roofs grey slate and red plain tile. Hipped. C19 and C20 extensions at rear linking with C18 brick outbuildings, 2 storey red plain tile roofs, windows at rear include 2 semi-circular headed C18 casements. Internally there is a fine circa 1700 staircase, with moulded handrail and turned balustrers. Doors, ironmongery, ceiling covings, fireplace surrounds all of high quality and dating from circa 1800. Cellars have some C16 brickwork and a C16 mullioned window not in-situ.
Listing NGR: TL8939318026
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 420750
- 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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