Site Event/Activity record ECC928 - Survey of 63-64 East Hill, Colchester, 1922

Location

Location 63-64 East Hill, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TM 0048 2529 (17m by 25m)
Map sheet TM02NW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

RCHME (Swindon)

Date

1922

Map

Description

Survey of No's 63-64 East Hill. House has ' a 15th century wing at the back. The front block which is of L shaped plan was built early in the 16th century and there is a 17th century addition in the angle between the wings. The front is modern. Inside the building the original wing has an oak post in the middle and above it a king-post roof-truss. The 16th century building has an original moulded ceiling beam and there are two original windows of three lights, now blocked.' <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. page 68.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • 63-64 East Hill, Colchester (site of) (Monument)

Record last edited

Feb 8 2016 3:36PM

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