Site Event/Activity record ECC1530 - Roman remains on Wyre Street, Colchester, 1956
Location
| Location | Wyre Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99798 25104 (35m by 29m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Calver, H. C. (Mr)
Date
1956
Description
Roman remains at site of current CO-OP. The site location is 'Based on the measured sketches of Mr H. Calver, with a few modifications from Mr Poulter's sketch plan, both drawn after the demolition of the Vine Inn and Martin's the fruiterer in 1956. The drawings are in the Colchester & Essex Museum' (not located). Some Pilae and a Roman lead pipe and tank were discovered here.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC127 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1889. Vol. 3 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. III. page 108-9 No 9.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2016 8:52AM