Draft Revised Local List - Hockley, Ch.11

Hockley Public Hall - Bullwood Road SS5 4RA
I disagree this hall is of no historical importance. Of late 19C, it was erected on land given for that use by Mrs Tawke - a noted local figure. It was central to local activities, being for most of 20C the only hall where all public meetings were held. It should remain on the Local List.

Brooks Cottage, Greensward Lane SS5 4SX
This was an agricultural cottage attached to Pulpits Farm, itself on the statutory list. It seems anomalous to leave it off the Local List.

Costard Woodwords, 112 Main Road SS5 4RL
Of 18C origin, lending character to Main Road, it is regrettable to leave it off the Local List.

Thatched Cottage, 44 Spa Road SS5 4PH
Of 18C origin, its plain exterior and thatched roof remain. Change - only replacement windows, and once added china pieces, now removed - hence its name; 'China Cottage'. It lends character to central Hockley and should stay on Local List.

Hockley Cottage, 20 Southend Road SS5 4QQ
Of 18C origin, though several attachments have been added, all in character and materials with the original, the main building with red tiled roof, chimney stacks at each end is unaltered itself, apart from replacement windows. It adds to local character and should stay on Local List.