Monument record MCC2246 - Pontoon bridge over River Colne at Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Parliamentary Civil War Siege works.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9897 2606 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A pontoon bridge spanned the Colne at Sheepen as part of the Parliamentarian Civil War siege works. The exact location is unknown.<1><2> For contemporary references see <3><4><5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCC313 Monograph: Unknown, reproduced by W. Keymer (Printer). 1648. A Diary & Plan of the Siege of Colchester by the Parliamentary Forces.
- <2> SCC455 Unpublished document: Mabbitt, John. 1998. Colchester's Civil War siege works; an archaeological survey..
- <3> SCC599 Monograph: Defoe, D.. 1724. A Tour through England and Wales. p.24.
- <4> SCC598 Monograph: Rushworth, J.. 1648. Historical Collections containing the Principle Matters which Happened from June 14th to August 28th. p.1164, p.1168.
- <5> SCC597 Monograph: Whitelock, B.. 1676. Memorials of the English Affairs from the Beginning of the Reign of Charles the First to the Happy.. p.341.
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 2:51PM