Site Event/Activity record ECC166 - Roman arch noted in Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, 1849
Location
| Location | Maidenburgh Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99755 25534 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wire, William (Mr)
Date
1849
Description
Wire's diary 11/11/1849 notes ' In the cellar of the last house but one on the east side of Maidenburgh Street is an arch built with Roman bricks, each brick 6" square and cemented together with mortar in which in which is pounded brick and tile...above the arch is the wall is built of Roman brick, but no pounded tile in the mortar. In the cellar of the next house is an arch of modern date...possibly the arch may be the remains of a Roman Sewer'. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC850 Roman drain arch, Maidenburgh Street, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Jan 18 2016 3:50PM