Monument record MCC7781 - Chappel - Merryhill House
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 899 282 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL82NE |
Civil Parish | CHAPPEL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two carved stone heads, possibly Medieval in date. <1> Set into the rear wall of the house are two carved stone heads, at a height just below that of the first floor joist level; they are positioned symmetrically with respect to the arrangement of windows and former ground floor doorway. Each is c.20 x 15 cms, set into niches so as not to project from the surroundng stones. The stone has not been analysed but they are quite probably clunch. They would appears to be a male and female, and contemporary. <2> <3> can be seen intact, the rest having suffered flaking and bursting from years of frost and erosion. <2>
Site Assessment = The heads are in poor condition, no more than 30% or 40% of their surface
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM