Gravel House

TL 8422-8522 9/208 31.10.66 COGGESHALL

WEST STREET (north side)

No. 18 (Gravel House)

GV II

House, now flats. Mainly C18, possibly of earlier origin, altered in mid-C19. Plastered, roofed with slate. Approximately rectangular plan facing S, the front forming a slight obtuse angle, with one stack in left return, and one stack to rear right enclosed by full-width catslide extension to rear. C19 2-storey wing to rear right with end stack. Small single-storey lean-to extension in rear left angle. 3 storeys. Two 2-storey splayed bays of mid-C19 sashes with marginal lights. One mid-C19 sash with marginal lights over central door, and 3 similar sashes on second floor. 6-panel door, the bottom panels fielded, the other panels moulded, and plain sidelights, in doorcase with 4 pilasters with cable carving, scrolled brackets with foliate carving, and extended segmental head, all mid-C19. Large stone step. Symmetrical front elevation, apart from angle noted above, implying some earlier structure. The left return has one similar sash on each floor. The right return of the rear wing has one similar sash on each floor, and there is one more in the first floor of the rear elevation of the main range near the right end. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: TL8489522544