Monument record MCC154 - 56 & 57 High Street, Colchester (site of)

Summary

Medieval house rebuilt in 18th century but retained medieval cellars. (Now demolished)

Location

Grid reference TL 99752 25206 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

House of medieval date rebuilt in 18th century but retained medieval cellars. (Now demolished)

RCHME survey of 56 & 57 High Street. These buildings 'have been practically rebuilt about the middle of the 18th century but stand upon medieval cellars with rubble walls. The cellar under No 57 has heavy ceiling-beams with one curved brace and was formerly of three bays. Condition -Good'.<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. No 33.

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:05AM

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