Site Event/Activity record ECC2523 - 16th century carvings at 24 High Street, Colchester, 1924
Location
| Location | 24 High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 9955 2518 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1924
Description
During January and February 1929 some notable Elizabethan work - carvings, wall paintings and panelling- came to light at 24 High Street. A carved relief had a merchants mark and the date 1597. An Oak balustrade of similar date was photographed and also a painted balustrade on the wall imitating the actual stair rail.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC673 Serial: 1892-1957. The Essex Review. Vol 38, 82.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC153 23 & 24 High Street, Colchester (site of) (Monument)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2016 8:34AM