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Latitude: 51.8287 / 51°49'43"N
Longitude: 0.7471 / 0°44'49"E
OS Eastings: 589393
OS Northings: 218026
OS Grid: TL893180
Mapcode National: GBR RMD.9PG
Mapcode Global: VHKG8.W9TF
Plus Code: 9F32RPHW+FR
Entry Name: Messing Park
Listing Date: 7 April 1965
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1224649
English Heritage Legacy ID: 420750
ID on this website: 101224649
Location: Messing, Colchester, Essex, CO5
County: Essex
District: Colchester
Civil Parish: Messing-cum-Inworth
Traditional County: Essex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Essex
Church of England Parish: Messing All Saints
Church of England Diocese: Chelmsford
Tagged with: Architectural structure
MESSING-CUM-INWORTH MESSING PARK
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5214
Messing Park
TL 81 NE 15/27 7.4.65
II*
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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
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