Site Event/Activity record ECC77 - Roman pavement found on site of Bear Public House, High Street, Colchester, 1842
Location
| Location | Bear Public House, High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99674 25235 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wire, William (Mr)
Date
1842
Description
Wire records the discovery of a Roman pavement during the demolition of the Bear public house and digging of foundations on the site. Early in the next year, Wire was informed by the builder that the pavement was six feet below the surface.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC36 DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. p11, p21.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC43 Roman mosaic pavement on the site of the Bear Public House, 125 High Street, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Jan 18 2016 9:38AM