Site Event/Activity record ECC1511 - Lead coffins found at St Giles Church, Colchester, 1846
Location
| Location | St Giles Church, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99807 24827 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| 1848 Parish | ST GILES |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wire, William (Mr)
Date
1846
Description
William Wire records 'I am creditably informed that when the bank north side of St Giles church was lowered to widen the road two or three lead coffins were discovered in each of which was two or three glass windows'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC36 DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. 11/3/1846.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2016 10:18AM