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Location DB > England > Essex > Colchester > Severalls Mental Hospital
 Name
Severalls Mental Hospital
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 Database Info
created by RM on 12/28/2004 10:54 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/31/2020 5:34 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Corridors, wards, water tower, mortuary and chapel.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
Address

Colchester, Essex
England
Owner: NHS Trust
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    Large chapel, extensive tunnel system, water tower and bare wards (reasonably dull). A substantial fire mid-2005 has left the Main Hall gutted.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • part-time guard
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1913
    Closed: 1997
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    A well known Essex mental hospital Built in 1913. Radiating pavillion design.
     Media Coverage

     Future Plans
    In 2016 most of the campus was razed. Administration, along with a couple contributing structures are not yet demolished or repurposed.
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    Severalls Aug 04
    Tue, Dec 28th, 2004
    posted by RM
    10 pictures
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    Demolition 2016-2017
    Wed, Sep 27th, 2023
    posted by Kurt
    5 pictures


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     Web Links
    http://www.abandon...PP/severalls/1.htm
    http://www.sub-urban.com/sev.htm
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 9/28/2023 12:28 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 28 23 at 0:28, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Sep 27 23 at 13:23, Kurt added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Sep 27 23 at 13:22, Kurt created a new gallery
  • on Dec 31 20 at 17:36, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 31 20 at 17:34, Emperor Wang changed the following: Owner, History, Interesting Features, Description
  • on Dec 30 20 at 3:32, Kurt changed the following: Status, Recommendation, Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on Jul 30 08 at 8:30, Steed validated this location
  • on Jul 26 08 at 13:55, RM changed the following: Media Coverage, Web Links
  • on Nov 10 06 at 19:59, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 10 06 at 11:33, RM changed the following: Media Coverage
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