Site Event/Activity record ECC1859 - Documentary evidence for a school near St Mary's Churchyard, Colchester, 1357
Location
Location | St Mary's Churchyard, Colchester |
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Grid reference | TL 99257 25027 (point) |
Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Unknown
Date
1357
Description
A school was founded in Colchester in the early 12th century. Schoolmasters were mentioned in 1357, 1383, 1425, 1460, 1464 and 1512, they were associated with a school adjoining St. Mary's churchyard, east of the postern gate. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2426 Meadieval school near St Mary's Church, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2016 1:12PM