Site Event/Activity record ECC629 - DOE Listing of Church of St James, Colchester, 1950
Location
| Location | Church of St James, High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TM 00159 25233 (44m by 31m) |
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Department of the Environment (DoE)
Date
1950
Description
DOE Survey of Church of St James, Grade B. A building of many dates, probably C12 in origin (north-west corner nave). C13 and C14 alterations and rebuilding and a considerable amount of work done in C15, especially the tower. This has a large admixture of Roman brick. A good deal of C19 restoration, when the clerestory was added and the tower arch and north porch rebuilt. Marble monument at west end of north aisle to Arthur Winsley dated 1727. The Roman Town Wall forms part of the property boundary.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC4 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1971. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Colchester (Essex). page 23.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC402 St James's Church, High Street, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2016 8:10AM