Site Event/Activity record ECC103 - Foundations observed in service trench, High Street, Colchester, 1927
Location
| Location | High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99642 25228 (58m by 8m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr)
Date
October 1927
Description
A trench for a gas main was dug along the north pavement of the High Street in 1927 and cut into a series of Roman walls. A total of four walls were cut through. Other discoveries included seven, or eight tiles laid like a floor, in front of No. 132. A mass of brick and clay about 8 feet wide was found at the entrance to Angel Yard. The only stratified find was an antoninianus of Gallienus, said to have been recovered from under one of the walls.<1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- MCC62 Medieval foundations, High Street, Colchester (Element)
- MCC63 Medieval foundations, High Street, Colchester (Element)
- MCC64 Medieval foundations, High Street, Colchester (Element)
- MCC65 Medieval foundations, High Street, Colchester (Element)
- MCC66 Medieval tiled floor, 132 High Street, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2016 1:05PM