Site Event/Activity record ECC275 - Wall seen in High Street, Colchester, 1930
Location
| Location | High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99934 25231 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr)
Date
1930
Description
In September 1930 a well-built Roman wall of tiles in white mortar was cut through under the north kerb of High Street directly opposite the die of the war memorial and 40ft south of it. It ran N-S and was 4ft thick. The trench was shallow, so that only a foot of it was seen. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC975 Roman wall, near War Memorial, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2016 8:21AM