Whitmore family. There were numerous paintings, including many family portraits that displayed the characteristic family trait - a "prominent nose". Nothing was saved. Prior to the fire, documents from the Orsett Estate during the 19th and 20th centuries had been deposited in the Museum of English Rural Life at Reading. There are some other documents related to Orsett Hall in the Essex Record Office. Following the fire, the building was de-listed on 10 March 2008. Rebuilding The owners took the decision to rebuild in the same style and on the same footprint as the original building. Building work was completed early in 2009. References External links Grade II listed buildings in Essex Buildings and structures in Thurrock Hotels in Essex