Site Event/Activity record ECC3788 - Memorial Recording for Holy Trinity Churchyard, Colchester, 2001-2
Location
| Location | Holy Trinity Churchyard, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 9962 2512 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Group
Date
2001-2
Description
A survey of the head stones in Holy Trinity churchyard was undertaken by a group of Young Archaeologists and compared to the survey by F.A. Crisp in the late 19th century.<1>
The total number of headstones recorded was 53. 27 could be identified by reading the inscriptions. Crisp recorded 65 headstones and was able to identify 58. 49% of headstones are no longer identifiable. The earliest identifiable grave is No. 22-S. side. With the date 1786. The most recent identifiable burial is No. 18-N. side with the date 1867.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72858 Article in serial: Nicholls, Freda. 2002. Churchyard Surveys in the Colchester District. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin Vol. 42, pp.4-12. pp.10-12.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC401 All Saints Churchyard, High Street, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
May 31 2016 10:10AM