
St Martin’s lies southeast of Colchester Town Hall, a spectacular Medieval survivor with a massive truncated tower.
Many reused Roman bricks may be seen in its exterior, especially in its tower. Although there is evidence of 11th-century work, most of the present building grew during the 14th-century.
Treasures include a wagon roof, Jacobean woodwork and a green man carving.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
West Stockwell Street - turn off the High St at the Town Hall, church on right
Nearest railway station: Colchester Town (0.4 miles); Colchester Town (0.8 miles)
TL 996 255
01/05/12
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Fine family monuments beneath a spectacular roof
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Heritage site
Colchester, St Botolph's Priory
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church, Colchester, Essex Traces of the English Civil War Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2NP
See church page

St Michael's Church, Berechurch, Essex Fine family monuments beneath a spectacular roof Off Berechurch Hall Road, Berechurch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9NW
See church page

St Mary's Church, West Bergholt, Essex A harmonious jumble of centuries past Hall Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3DU
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Colchester, St Botolph's Priory The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/colchester-st-botolphs-priory
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Essex churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Contact telephone: 07925 110244
Essex Society for Family History
Essex Society for Archaeology & History
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as ‘Keyholder nearby’, this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Full wheelchair access is possible.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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