Colchester East Gate, information board
Memorial Type:
Information Board
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
Around 2014
Inscription:
East Gate
East Gate was the scene of a dramatic event during the Siege of Colchester in 1648. On 5th July part of the besieged Royalist army passed through this gate in an unsuccessful attempt to retake the mill at East Bridge from the Parliamentarian forces. East Gate fell down in 1651 and was never rebuilt as the town walls no longer had a defensive purpose.
Allegiance:
Neutral
Condition:
Good
Condition Description:
From online photos
Memorial Notes:
A photo of the information board is available at https://www.colchestercivicsociety.co.uk/what-we-do/interpretation-boards/
Memorial Address:
St James' Church, East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QL. South side of the road, at the pavement, next to the junction with St James' Rise.
County:
Essex
Country:
England
Location within building:
In front of the outer brick wall of the churchyard, on the pavement.
Geoloation:
TM 00187 25257
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