Site Event/Activity record ECC626 - Excavations at the Colchester Union, Colchester, 1876
Location
| Location | Colchester Union, Crowhurst Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 9909 2515 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Laver, Henry (Mr)
Date
August 1876
Description
Excavations directed by Dr. H. Laver on the area of land between the Colchester Union and Blatch Square. The pavement of a 'Roman Villa' was uncovered by a party of 'sappers and miners'.<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. p243.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC590 Roman mosaic pavement, Balkerne Hill, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Mar 9 2016 3:55PM