Building record MCC4951 - St. Botolph's Priory

Summary

Ruined structure with Roman graveyard still in use well into C19.

Location

Grid reference TL 9995 2497 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Present church of St. Botolphs built 1836- 8 to rplace the ruined structure. Graveyard was continued in use well into the 19th century with start of large scale burial in Nave itself in 18th century. <1>.

Early example of Norman church of remarkable quality. Aisled nave with shallow sanctuary. Galleried interior essentially 18th century in character. <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Rodwell and Rodwell. 1977. Council British Archaeological response report/ Historical Churches/ no. 19 , p34- 5.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: unknown. 1971. List of Buildings: Colchester/ p.114.

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Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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