What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Britain's most destructive earthquake Colchester Earthquake Top of this church spire collapsed 22nd April 1884
The Colchester Earthquake of April 22, 1884, was the most destructive in British history, causing significant damage to buildings including the collapse of the top of this church spire.
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