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St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church
Heritage Open Day: St Leonard's was the parish church for the port area of Colchester known as the Hythe. It dates back to the 14th century but was heavily restored by the Victorians. The earliest surviving part of the church is the north aisle of about 1330. There is an impressive early 16th-century hammer beam roof in the nave. The church was partially restored in 1863 and the upper part of the tower was rebuilt following the Colchester Earthquake of 1884. A wooden rood screen was added in 1904 and is associated with the slightly earlier (1901) wall painting over the chancel arch. There is a good collection of early 20th-century stained glass featuring saints. A room above the south porch, the parvis, according to legend was used as a gaol and is only accessible by ladder.
Sat 7 Sep:1000-1600; Sun 8 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NP
Sat 7 September and Sun 8 September