Monument record MCC2415 - Medieval Synagogue, East or West Stockwell Street, Colchester

Summary

13th century Synagogue, recorded in 1268 (East or West Stockwell Street).

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Grid reference TL 99590 25308 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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The Victoria County History records, 'In 1258 a rabbi, Samuel son of the rabbi Jechiel, was given 15 years tenure of a house in East or West Stockwell Street which may have contained the synagogue recorded in 1268'.<1><2>

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  • <1> Serial: Jewish Historical Society of England 1905-92. 1905. Plea Rolls of the Exchequer of the Jews. Shtaroth of Hebrew Deeds.
  • <2> Monograph: Cooper, Janet (Ed). 1994. Vol. IX, The Borough of Colchester, A History of the County of Essex. Volume IX. p.28.

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Oct 21 2016 9:39AM

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