Site Event/Activity record ECC297 - Roman wall on Head Street, Colchester, 1931
Location
| Location | Head Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99400 24991 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr)
Date
1931
Description
In October 1931 a Roman wall 2ft thick and built of tiles was found running NW-SE under the modern pavement on the west side of Head Street, close to the corner of Crouch Street (recorded on hearsay evidence given to Mr Rudsdale). <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 33, No 128, page 209.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC996 Roman wall, Head Street, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2016 8:04AM