Hullbridge - Are there any other buildings or items of street furniture which should be considered? Why?

The boat (used as a planter) outside the Pooles Lane car park as it shows Hullbridge really cares!
White Bridge Corner (the meeting of Lower and Hullbridge Road) because people have come to know it as a place of peace, to admire the view of open farmland and to place their wreaths there after a cremation.

I have taken a trip around Hullbridge and find a couple of interest that have not been listed as follows:

1. Cottages opposite the Anchor Pub is dated 1793.

2. Low tide on the River Crouch reveals some timber stubbs which stretch the width of the river between the Ferry roads in Hullbridge and Woodham. I believe these stubbs are the remains of a bridge which may have existed in the 1500s or 1600s, would the Council consider this to be listed, if publicised and made more prominent this may draw more visitors and spend some money.

3. I note you have quite a few public houses listed in Rayleigh, Hockley and elsewhere, does the Anchor on the river front merit a listing?

4. Kendall Park was named after Dr. Kendall, we hope this 'nature reserve' can be listed.

General

The building mentioned as the Community Centre, I believe is wrong, this building is in the front of the Junior School, used to be the school and is now used for meetings, is a correction in order.

Where you have indicated 'Buildings Not Included', what does the future mean for these buildings, safeguarded, demolition or redevelopment?

Your response will be very well received.

The other buildings that should be protected in Hullbridge are:- 1) Anchor Cottages, 2) Wharf Cottage, both Ferry Road. 3) Bricklayer Cottages, Pooles Lane. 4) Anchor Inn
1) Sadly not many of the iconic historic buildings are still standing of the original village, (before High Elms was incorporated around 1920's). These four buildings along with the school. school house, Shell and Rose cottages are what remains. Visit www.Hullbridgevillage.co.uk website and you will see these buildings were what holiday makers, villagers and visitors recognise as Hullbridge along with many that no longer are around. 1 and 2 are late 1800's and 3 and 4 are early 1900's with the Anchor Inn being a more recent version of a Inn that was one of the oldest in the area, now over 400 years old. The cottages in Pooles Lane are the association to one of the lost historical structures, the brickworks which became Tower Caravan site.

Also what should be included are:- 1) George 6th Post Box outside Hullbridge Post Office, This was the first post box in Hullbridge. 2) School House, this was built the same tiume as the school which is considered to be worthy of being on the list. 3) Brandy Hole Yacht Club, Although the yacht club is recent, Brandy Hole is mentioned in historical Archives as far back as 1500 (see page 274 in history of Rochford Hundred). 4) Cracknells Farm is also mentioned in the same publication. 5) Hullbridge Free Church Lower Road. This was built with the donations of villagers and has been crucial in the development of the village. Over the years it has been the Village Hall, School, Polling Station, Boys Brigade HQ, YMCA as well as being a church.

I believe Tapps Cottage and Kingsmans Farm both on Kingsmans Farm Road should be included.

Your ref: LOCALLIST 022010

Your letter dated 8th February 2011 was considered by this Council at its meeting held on Monday 14 March 2011 and the following comments were made:

Description/Name

Comunity Centre, Ferry Road SS5 6ND - this is actually the Old School Building currently named The Saltings now used by ECC as Youth Centre and not the community centre It was agreed this should be included

Shell Cottage, 273 Ferry Road, SS5 6ND
It was agreed this should be included

River Cottage (formerly Rose Cottage), 286 Ferry Road, SS5 6ND It was agreed this should be included

301 Ferry Road, SS5 6NA
It was agreed this should be included as it is a building of historical interest. It used to be the Wayfarers Cafe and soldiers from WW2 were lodged there.

Wharfe Riverside, SS5 6NA
It was agreed this should be included as it dates back to the 1930s

Sheepcotes Farmhouse, Lower Road, SS5 6AN It was agreed this should NOT be included

Malyons Farhouse, Malyons Farm, SS5 6EN
It was agreed this should be included

Additional items of street furniture considered to be included:
Hullbridge Monument - junction of Hullbridge Road/Lower Road Hullbridge Village sign - Lower Road (near junction of Pevensey Gardens)

Items which should be considered for L.H.A.s:-

1. War Memorial
2. Cottages near river (dated back to 17 hundred)
3. The Smugglers Pub
4. Some of the buildings in Battlesbridge.

Refer to LHA to be included. 'Historical feature of right of way that runs between The Drive and Grassmere Avenue Hullbridge. This row pre-dates the layout of the Hullbridge estate 1925 plan (part of the old field structure).'