Site Event/Activity record ECC1171 - Coin and heavy Roman foundation, 1 Hospital Gardens, Colchester, 1948
Location
| Location | 1 Hospital Gardens, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 98997 24920 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Unknown
Date
1948
Description
Coin (As) of Vespasian, found at south east corner of the house No 1 Hospital Gardens at a depth of 4ft, in black soil beside a heavy Roman foundation. <1> (Please note there is some confusion over the location of 'Hospital Gardens', it was the site of Lords Land, which is the vicinity of the Essex County Hospital but may or may not relate to the current 'Hospital Road' )
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC24 LIST: Colchester Museums. 1941-1961. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1941-1961. COLEM 1948.116.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC1305 Roman coin of Vespasian, Hospital Gardens, Colchester (Find Spot)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2016 7:45PM