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St John's Orthodox Church (former Garrison Church)
Heritage Open Day: St John's Church was built in 1856 at the time of the Crimean War as the place of worship for Colchester military garrison. Its design incorporates timber-framing, weatherboarding and exposed cast-iron brackets supporting iron trusses. This Grade II* listed building is located on the edge of Colchester's former Victorian military garrison. It is a huge timber church, which could at one time hold 900 people.
The Church was purpose-built in prefabricated sections, held together with 12-inch bolts, by the firm of Charles and Thomas Lucas, based in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
The Church was purpose-built in prefabricated sections, held together with 12-inch bolts, by the firm of Charles and Thomas Lucas, based in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Saturday 13 September
St John’s Orthodox Church, Military Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2AN
Sat 13 Sep:Tour at 1600; Free Entry.
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