Monument record MCC2527 - Medieval cemetery of Grey Friars, High Street, Colchester
Summary
Medieval Cemetery of Grey Friars, recorded by William Wire in 1847.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0009 2532 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Medieval Cemetery of Grey Friars.
A note in Wire's Album records, ' Within the space enclosed in the dotted line several skeletons have been discovered with the head lying to the west and the feet close to the head of another in rows buried apparently without any ?probably the monks of Grey Friars. Several Roman coins have been discovered here and a ring or two of the Middle Ages'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SCC793 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Wire, William. 1847. William Wire's annotated plan of the Grey Friars sale catalogue.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 24 2017 3:16PM