Monument record MCC2243 - Fort Bloyes, Parliamentarian siege fort, Colchester
Summary
Parliamentarian siege fort, located near Middle Mill.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0014 2594 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Parliamentarian siege work North East of Middle Mill. A square fort with corner bastions, located to fire across River Colne at North East corner of the walled town.<1> Parallel with Newark fortifications.<2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC313 Monograph: Unknown, reproduced by W. Keymer (Printer). 1648. A Diary & Plan of the Siege of Colchester by the Parliamentary Forces.
- <2> SCC459 Serial: RCHME. 1964. Newark on Trent. The Civil War Siege works. No 14.
- <3> SCC455 Unpublished document: Mabbitt, John. 1998. Colchester's Civil War siege works; an archaeological survey..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 2:49PM