Chelmsford and Essex are largely beautiful places - but there are some locations which can let the side down.
With notable urban sprawl, the 60s appeared to bring about, although other decades can't be excused.
Take a look at our picks below and let us know if there are any other worthy entrants
Marrable House, Great Baddow
The five storey office block in Great Baddow was once labelled THE ugliest building in Essex, and no wonder why. The glass fronted exterior does nothing to lessen its reputation as an eyesore and it has lain derelict for almost a decade. Plans are afoot to tear it down and replace it with flats
Miami Hotel, Chelmsford
A cornerstone of the Miami Roundabout, the hotel looks as though it's seen better days, although it's location, set back from a busy roundabout, doesn't help.
Cater House, Chelmsford
The grey office block, above what now constitutes Morrisons, is currently undergoing conversion to flats, It stands tall over Chelmsford High Street, but the shoppers below it may not be as appreciative.
High Chelmer car park, Chelmsford
What it does it matter if a place meant for leaving your cars isn't exactly a gleaming palace? Well it does if its right at the front of the city centre, with a thriving market below and a popular shopping centre
Salvation Army building at the Odeon roundabout
Although not aesthetically ugly, the bright shiny metallic exterior can be off putting if you're headed around the roundabout on a particularly sunny day. It also seems to stretch on forever.
Terminus House, Harlow
Another concrete eyesore. The nine storey building sits above a car park in Terminus Street in Harlow and is available for commercial use. Its height means it can also be seen from space, apparently.
Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall, University of Essex
Prince Charles compared the £6m building as a 'dustbin' while speaking to soldiers inside the building during a visit in 2008. It's round stainless steel structure is thought to have attracted his opprobrium.
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