Site Event/Activity record ECC237 - Pavement behind Red Lion Inn, Colchester, 1762
Location
| Location | Red Lion Inn, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99681 25195 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Morant, Philip (Mr)
Date
1762
Description
A decorated pavement was found on the south side of the Red Lion Inn, when part of it was converted into an iron warehouse.<1> Laver & Wheeler assume that this is the same black and white pavement notes by Wire.<2> The position is half way between High Street and Culver Street. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC40 Monograph: Morant, Philip. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. Volume I.
- <2> SCC85 Serial: Society for the promotion of Roman Studies. 1911-. Journal of Roman Studies. J.R.S, ix, page 166.
- <3> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 28, No 67, page 195.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2103 Roman tessellated pavement, Red Lion Yard, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2016 2:42PM