Monument record MCC85 - Middle Row, High Street, Colchester
Summary
Medieval row of shops situated to east of St Runwald's Church, including the Butcher's Shambles.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99652 25223 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST RUNWALD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Middle Row first recorded in 1488, situated to the east of St Runwald's Church and later included the Butcher's Shambles constructed in 1583-4 and consisting of a two storey timber-framed building with tiled roof. Middle Row was demolished in 1857.<1> Part of the Middle Row is shown on a town plan of 1848<2> and the shops are depicted in a Lithograph.<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC19 Monograph: Cooper, Janet (Ed). 1994. Vol. IX, The Borough of Colchester, A History of the County of Essex. Volume IX. p.44, p.104, p.203, p.270.
- <2> SCC319 Cartographic materials: Monson, E (Mr). 1848. Colchester 1848. 13.3 " to the mile.
- <3> SCC46 Lithograph: Parish, Josiah. 1857. St Runwald's Church and Middle Row, Colchester.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 10:10AM