Colchester
Colchester
Colchester is a town in Essex, England.
The town can trace its roots to the period of Roman occupation. The remnants of a Roman theatre may be seen in the Dutch Quarter. Hollytree Museum exhibits three centuries of clothing, clocks, and decorative arts as well as Robert Scott’s original drawings for his Antarctic exploration. Paintings by Constable and Gainsborough are among those on display at the Castle Park Gallery which has 18th-century furniture, silverware and porcelain.
The River Colne runs through the town and is a tributary of the River Thames, with a total length of 25 miles.
Until the 19th century Colchester was a major port, though now much smaller than Ipswich down river to the East. The Old Town Hall is home to various events throughout the year including farmers markets, wedding fairs and classic car shows. Other attractions include the jumbo water tower, several historic pubs, an art gallery and a museum.
There are many colchester hotels for visitors to stay in while they travel around the town. The colchester hotels vary in price range according to what you can afford.
Created: 27 October 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Colchester
Local History around Colchester
There are some historic monuments around including:
Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of CamulodunumSt Botolph's Augustinian PrioryTown ditchColchester Castle and the Temple of ClaudiusCrop mark site S of ArdleighRemains of an apsidal Roman building at Butt Road and SouthwayGroup of barrows at Annan RoadRemains of St Peter's Church, 460m south of Church FarmTown WallBalkerne GateRoman Circus 200m south of Abbey HouseEarthwork in Brinkley GroveTumulus NW of East Donyland HallThe Benedictine Abbey of St JohnSite of pre-Roman settlementBourne MillSE corner of Roman town in Easthill House Gardens.Wildlife in and Around Colchester
Mammals found in Colchester
There have been 37 species of mammals recorded in the colchester area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) |
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Birds found in Colchester
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the colchester area.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) |
| Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
