St John's Abbey Gate

MARTYRDOM IN MEDIEVAL COLCHESTER .

A magnificent example of a Monastic Gatehouse, that was constructed using flint and limestone ashlar. Nothing else remains of the Abbey, and the last Abbot was “hanged drawn and quartered “ in front o...

MARTYRDOM IN MEDIEVAL COLCHESTER .

A magnificent example of a Monastic Gatehouse, that was constructed using flint and limestone ashlar. Nothing else remains of the Abbey, and the last Abbot was “hanged drawn and quartered “ in front o...

Beautiful workmanship

This lovely building, just off St. John Green, is a superb example of flint"flushwork". The intricacy of the stonework is outstanding.

Beautiful workmanship

This lovely building, just off St. John Green, is a superb example of flint"flushwork". The intricacy of the stonework is outstanding.

Beautiful historic gate

Not far from Colchester Town station on the opposite side of the dual carriageway is this beautiful gateway the only surviving part of a medieval abbey. It’s only open on rare occasion but it’s still ...