Site Event/Activity record ECC1663 - 'Roman walls' in cellar, Stockwell Arms, Colchester, 1982
Location
| Location | Stockwell Arms, Stockwell, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99584 25429 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Essex County Standard
Date
1982
Description
The Essex County Standard reports 'Renovating a cellar with Roman Walls is landlord of the Stockwell Arms in Colchester Mr Brian Jerome...the floor has been raised to allow standing room in the cellar, and the Roman Walls below have been preserved against the damp...the Trumans Brewery pub in West Stockwell Street...is believed to be the oldest in Colchester...according to records it was built in 1385'. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC250 Serial: Essex County Standard. Essex County Standard. 1/10/1982, page 21.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2016 11:14AM