Site Event/Activity record ECC400 - Roman Road in Rawstorn Road, Colchester, 1884
Location
| Location | Rawstorn Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99044 25060 (1m by 0m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Laver, Henry (Mr)
Date
1884
Description
Henry Laver records that 'In cutting the drain in Rawstorn Road in 1884 the workmen cut through considerable remains, and also in the road at the back of Mr Brightwell's playground (in Manor Road) but here only about 9" thick of the foundation remained'. The remains are thought to be that of a Roman Road. Also 'In the playground of the Grammar School is a considerable depth of stones, and it was also cut through opposite the fourth house on the left in Beverley Road, and close to this spot Mr G. Joslin discovered his well known tombstone'. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC127 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1889. Vol. 3 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. III. p126-7.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. page 3.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC475 Road between fortress/town and main Colchester to London Road (Monument)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2016 11:48AM