Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan

Ended on the 10 August 2020

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The Historic Environment

On the face of it, Tiptree may not appear to be the most attractive, old or quaint village in the UK but those who get to explore its lanes and byways or who are willing to delve into Tiptree's history will find evidence of a rich and varied heritage. From prehistoric hunters, though Celts, Romans, Saxons to more recent history – all have left their mark on the landscape. There are tales of smugglers, militia, tinkers, gypsies, farmers, fruit growers and jam makers. Today signs of that history may be hard to find but there are still a few reminders of our past. The mysteriously named Pennsylvania Lane together with Grove Road and Park Lane are leafy lanes reminiscent of times gone by. As one wanders around the sixties housing estates one may be surprised to find an isolated cottage or terraced row. Among the scattered older buildings around Tiptree there are 23 Grade II listed buildings in the parish. And few would dispute the pivotal role Wilkin's Jam Factory has played in the development of the village. The factory and its associated buildings, the workers cottages, the residences of the managers and owners and the factory fields are a living reminder of our heritage.

74% of over 1000 respondents to the community questionnaire considered that Tiptree's historic identity is important to the village today. Of the 451 people who commented on the question, 16% said that history gives a sense of belonging, a sense of community and a sense of identity; the very things that encourages people to want to live or work in Tiptree. 34% mentioned the importance of the Jam Factory and 11% mentioned that the name of Tiptree is known all over the world. 7% said the old buildings contribute to the village character.

Clearly the heritage of Tiptree is important to the life and soul of the community and it is therefore important that the historic environment is protected. Aside from listed buildings, there are a number of other heritage assets within the village which require protection. These include Tiptree Heath, the nine designated Local Wildlife Sites within the parish, the undeveloped section of Grove Road, Pennsylvania Lane (Restricted Byway) and Park Lane (Bridleway). These heritage assets and their settings require protection.

(1) POLICY TIP17: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

Any listed building or heritage asset and their setting within the Neighbourhood Plan Area should be maintained or where possible enhanced to protect from any future development.

The quaintly named 'Pan in the Wood' was built around 1700. Its roof is entirely original as are six doors with original ironmongery.

The Listed Buildings in the Parish of Tiptree

The Table below lists the 23 Grade II listed buildings within the Parish of Tiptree

No	Name	Grade	Location	Earliest Age	Date Listed	UID
1	43 Station Road	II	Station Road	Early C19	27.01.1982	1224972
2	Barn to North of Elm Farmhouse	II	Messing Road	Late C17	27.01.1982	1224969
3	Barn to West of Holly Tree Farm	II	Maldon Road	C17	27.01.1982	1266569
4	Brook Hall	II	Factory Hill	Late C18	27.01.1982	1224939
5	Tiptree Chapel	II	Chapel Road	1864	27.01.1982	1224937
6	St. Luke's Church	II	Church Road	1856	11.09.2003	1391209
7	Elm Farmhouse	II	Messing Road	Late C16	27.01.1982	1266593
8	Hollytree Farmhouse	II	Maldon Road	C18	27.01.1982	1224943
9	Trewlands House & adjacent wall	II	Factory Hill	Early C19, C18 wall	27.01.1982	1224938
10	Manor House Farmhouse	II	204 Maldon Road	Early C19	27.01.1982	1266592
11	Maypole Public House	II	Maypole Road	Late C17	27.01.1982	1224968
12	Milldene	II	Ransom Road	Early C19	27.01.1982	1266571
13	Myrtle Cottage	II	30 Maldon Road	Late C17	27.01.1982	1224941
14	Oak Cottage	II	38 Maldon Road	Late C17	27.01.1982	1224942
15	Pan in the Wood	II	Rookery Lane	c1700	27.01.1982	1224971
16	Stable to North of Elm Farmhouse	II	Messing Road	C17	27.01.1982	1266570
17	The Anchor Public House	II	Station Road	Early C18	27.01.1982	1266572
18	Theobalds Farmhouse	II		c1600	27.01.1982	1224936
19	Tiptree Cottage	II	Maypole Road	C18	27.01.1982	1224944
20	Tiptree Hall	II	Hall Lane	1843	27.01.1982	1224973
21	Tiptree Villa	II	New Road	Late C18	27.01.1982	1224970
22	Windmill	II	Church Road	1775	23/06/52	1266589
23	York House	II	Kelvedon Road	Early C19	27.01.1982	1266591

Colchester Borough Council also maintains a 'Local List' of heritage assets which, although not suitable for designation nationally, are valued by the local community. At the present time there is only one item listed from the Parish of Tiptree and that is the Gate House in Cherry Chase. This is a former farm house, originally dating from the 18th century and with a long association with Wilkin & Sons. Nevertheless there are other heritage assets in Tiptree that are worthy of consideration including the water tower, the pumping station, Pennsylvania Lane and the remaining track bed of the Kelvedon-Tiptree-Tollesbury Light Railway. This is something for the Parish Council to consider.

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