Monument record MCC131 - 12 & 13 Middleborough, Colchester (site of)

Summary

17th century tenements (now demolished).

Location

Grid reference TL 99409 25575 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two tenements of 17th century date (now demolished). The structure had a later extension at the back. The upper storey originally projected on the west front, but was later under built.<1>

A watching brief was maintained during redevelopment on the site of Last's garage, Middleborough, in the vicinity of No 12 & 13 (but covering a much larger area). The deeper trenches on the site were recorded and revealed a series of gravel street surfaces. Dark earth ran beneath the lowest recorded surface. To the east of the road surface was a post-medieval frontage wall foundation. A possible second property was noted further to the south. Behind the frontage was a daub floor. Some of the above features may relate to No's 12 & 13 but the sketch map is not clear.<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. No 239.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1985-1995. Colchester Archaeological Trust Unpublished Archive. 3/87/b.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:09AM

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