Monument record MCC167 - 113 High Street, Colchester (site of)

Summary

17th century house, now demolished.

Location

Grid reference TL 99755 25233 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

RCHME survey of 113 High Street. House 'of three storeys, timber framed and plastered; the roofs are tiled. It was built in the 17th century, but has been almost entirely altered. Condition- Good, much altered'.<1>

When the old premises of Messrs Paul's (east corner of George Street) were taken down a cellar was made and three walls running parallel to High Street were uncovered. Sketch plan in Laver Diary.<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III. No 46.
  • <2> DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. 30/12/1923.

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Jan 31 2017 9:04AM

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