Site Event/Activity record ECC884 - Survey of house in Trinity Street, Colchester, 1922
Location
Location | Trinity Street, Colchester |
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Grid reference | TL 99599 25074 (point) |
Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
RCHME (Swindon)
Date
1922
Description
RCHME Survey of house in Trinity Street, south east of Tymperleys. The house 'was built probably in the 15th century and is of L-shaped plan with the wings extending towards the S and W. The W wing has exposed timber-framing, formerly internal, on the N side and two original blocked doorways with pointed heads. The South wing has been restored; the upper storey projects on most of the E side and there is a short length of original embattled bressumer. Near the South end is an archway with some reset 17th century panelling. Inside the building the W wing has an original roof-truss with an octagonal king-post with a moulded capital. A room on the first floor has the initials and date in plaster- E.R.A.R.M.R. 1670. Another room is lined with panelling of c1700 and a short length of staircase has turned balusters and moulded rail of the same date'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC3 Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. page 65.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC255 9 & 10 Trinity Street, Colchester (Building)
Record last edited
Feb 8 2016 3:00PM