St Martin's Church, Colchester

2013-06-26

Built of recycled Roman brick

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.