Baister, M. (2020). Historic building recording at the former Great Wigborough Village Hall, School Lane, Great Wigborough, Essex, CO5 7RJ.. Colchester Archaeological Trust. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116276. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Historic building recording at the former Great Wigborough Village Hall, School Lane, Great Wigborough, Essex, CO5 7RJ.
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Series:		 Colchester Archaeological Trust online report series
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Abstract:		 The aim of the building recording was to provide a detailed record and assessment of the building prior to its demolition. The building recording was carried out to Level 3 (Historic England 2016) which is defined as: “Level 3 is an analytical record, and will comprise an introductory description followed by a systematic account of the building’s origins, development and use. The record will include an account of the evidence on which the analysis has been based, allowing the validity of the record to be re-examined in detail. It will also include all drawn and photographic records that may be required to illustrate the building’s appearance and structure and to support an historical analysis. The information contained in the record will for the most part have been obtained through an examination of the building itself. The documentary sources used are likely to be those which are most readily accessible, such as historic Ordnance Survey maps, trade directories and other published sources. The record may contain some discussion the building’s broader stylistic or historical context and importance. It may form part of a wider survey of a number of buildings which will aim at an overall synthesis, such as a thematic or regional publication, when the use of additional source material may be necessary as well as a broader historical and architectural discussion of the buildings as a group.” In particular the record considered the:  Plan form of the site.  Materials and method of construction.  Date(s) of the structure.  Original function and layout.  Original and later fixtures and fittings.  Significance of the site in its immediate local context. A programme of historic building recording was carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at the former Great Wigborough Village Hall, School Lane, Great Wigborough, Essex in June 2020. The building was initially constructed as a Church of England national school in 1854 and was subsequently expanded in size several times in the 19th and 20th centuries, with extra ranges and a porch extension. In 1902 a national education act transferred administration of the school from the Church of England to the local authorities. By 1933, amidst falling pupil numbers, the school was closed, with its remaining students transferred to Birch school. The building remained unused for 20 years, and fell into partially derelict state. In 1953, after some refurbishment, it was reopened as a 'coronation hall' in celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It remained in use as a village hall until the 1990s, when it was again closed down, this time over safety concerns due to the buildings deteriorating fabric.
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Author:		 M Baister
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Publisher:		 Colchester Archaeological Trust
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Year of Publication:		 2020
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County: Essex
Parish: Great and Little Wigborough
Country: England
District: Colchester
Grid Reference: 596686, 215291 (Easting, Northing)
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SCHOOL (Monument Type England)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: colchest3-395321
Report id: 1594
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Created Date:		 18 Dec 2023