Monument record MCC2336 - Medieval Ryegate, Colchester
Summary
Medieval pedestrian gate in northern circuit of walled town.
Location
Grid reference | TL 99713 25539 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A medieval pedestrian gate providing access to the River a Middle Mill. This northern postern gate was recorded in 1240 and was called King's Scherde before 1242. Ryegate was sold, presumably for its materials, in 1659, but a staircase and the west part of the gate survived in 1671, incorporated into the adjoining house.<1> The gate is show on Speed's map of 1610.<2>
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 9:05AM