Site Event/Activity record ECC1082 - Survey of 29 East Street, Colchester, 1983
Location
Location | 29 East Street, Colchester |
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Grid reference | TM 00849 25317 (point) |
Map sheet | TM02NW |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
June 1983
Description
Colchester Archaeological Trust building survey undertaken due to renovation of two-celled timber-framed building. The building is a two celled structure. The front block by the street is of three storeys including an attic with a dormer window. The roof lies east-west and is of the side purlin type; it may not be original. The rear block is not all of one build; the ridge top plates and first floor are all at a slightly lower level than the equivalent features in the front block. Although the feel and style of the timbering of both blocks is very similar. It seems as if the rear block is the earlier of the two. The roof at the rear lies north-south. All the couples were pegged and collared but there is no sign of a collar purlin or crown post. The rear block does not contain an attic, only secondary timbers inserted to support a later ceiling. The valley board in the roof at the junction of the two blocks is a ?re-used fascia board carved with foliage and fruit. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.1006-1009.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC310 29-33 East Street, Colchester (Building)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2016 11:10AM