Site Event/Activity record ECC668 - Roman Street near 119 High Street, Colchester, 1927
Location
| Location | 119 High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99712 25232 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr)
Date
1927
Description
During excavations for a gas main in 1927 along the north pavement of High Street, a heavy gravel layer was noticed under the front entrance to No 19. It had the appearance of a street running North-South; the width was 18ft, with gravel metalling 12" thick and only 18" beneath the surface.<1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC143 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. Vol. 19 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. XIX (New Series). page 132.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. page 72, No 123.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2339 Roman street between Insula 20 and 21, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
Mar 9 2016 3:36PM