Site Event/Activity record ECC651 - Old bank near Queens Road, Colchester, 1923
Location
| Location | Queens Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 98549 24696 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Laver, P. G. (Mr)
Date
1923
Description
Laver's diary records that in 1923 a trench for a drain was cut in Queens Road which revealed a portion of an old bank which formerly bounded the fields on the South of the present road, he states 'it will be noticed that the bank sinks deeply to the north showing remains of ditch on south side of the Roman Road from top of Westlodge Road to Balkerne Hill'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC87 DIARY: Laver, P. G.. 1916-1940. P.G. Laver's Diary. 17/4/1923.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2016 8:09AM