Monument record MCC170 - 119 & 120 High Street, Colchester (site of)

Summary

17th century house with medieval cellar, now demolished.

Location

Grid reference TL 99707 25238 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

RCHME survey of 119 and 120 High Street. The building 'is of three storeys, timber-framed and plastered, with a modern brick front; the roofs are tiled. The cellar is probably medieval, with rubble walls and heavy beams dividing it into four bays. The superstructure is perhaps of the 17th century and contains some late 16th century panelling. Condition - Good, much altered.

The house has now been demolished, although the cellar survives.

During refitting work inside a fast-food shop at 120 High Street, the opportunity arose to examine the cellar. A rudimentary sketch plan was made and several photographs taken during a brief visit. <1>

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 49.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1985-1995. Colchester Archaeological Trust Unpublished Archive. 2/87a.

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:04AM

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