Monument record MCC2335 - Medieval Scheregate (site of), Colchester

Summary

Medieval gateway providing access to St John's Abbey Precinct to south of town.

Location

Grid reference TL 99620 25006 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A pedestrian gate in the southern circuit of the town wall that was in existence by the 13th century. The gate presumably disappeared with its adjoining wall in the later 17th century, although its position was marked by Scheregate steps in 1990.<1><2> See also MCC261.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Cooper, Janet (Ed). 1994. Vol. IX, The Borough of Colchester, A History of the County of Essex. Volume IX. p.250.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Speed, J. 1610. Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain.

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Oct 27 2016 9:05AM

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