Element record MCC1446 - Roman wall foundation, Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Roman wall foundation discovered at Sheepen in 1959.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98722 25260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman wall foundation at Sheepen. The foundation was constructed of broken tile on mortar covering an area 4ft. 6in. long and 1ft. 3in. wide. It was surrounded by a low kerb of stone and tile on the south, east and west sides. The foundation was set within a trench which had been cut partly into the demolition rubble of an adjacent building (MCC1443).<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC119 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1963. The Roman Potters Kilns of Colchester. XXI. p.42.
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 12:39PM