Site Event/Activity record ECC3871 - Observations during building works, 176 Magdalen Street, Colchester, 1998
Location
| Location | 176 Magdalen Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 00186 24805 (point) |
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Shackle, R. (Mr)
Date
Early 1998
Description
In 1998, a timber-framed 17th century building at 176 Magdelen Street was demolished. When the site was cleared, a wall of septaria blocks was recorded, which predates the 17th century building. A small copper alloy coin weight was found close to the wall, marked with the symbol of Henry VIII.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72928 Article in serial: Shackle, Richard. 1996. Short Notes. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin Vol. 39, pp.26-27. p.26.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC9346 Structural feature at 176 Magdalen Street, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Aug 2 2016 11:53AM