Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan
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.