Monument record MCC300 - 63-64 East Hill, Colchester (site of)

Summary

15th century house, now demolished.

Location

Grid reference TM 00487 25283 (point)
Map sheet TM02NW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

15th century house, now demolished.

RCHME Survey of No's 63-64 East Hill. House has ' a 15th century wing at the back. The front block which is of L shaped plan was built early in the 16th century and there is a 17th century addition in the angle between the wings. The front is modern. Inside the building the original wing has an oak post in the middle and above it a king-post roof-truss. The 16th century building has an original moulded ceiling beam and there are two original windows of three lights, now blocked.' <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. No 207.

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Jan 31 2017 8:44AM

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