Element record MCC1531 - Roman mosaic pavement, 18 North Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman mosaic pavement uncovered in the back garden of 18 North Hill, recorded in 1906 and again in 1925, when it was lifted and moved ot the Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99422 25412 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A mosaic pavement first revealed by H. Laver in 1906 (ECC627)<1> and then covered up until 1925 when it was uncovered (see ECC777) and trenches were carried eastwards from it. The pavement was lifted and removed to the museum.<2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC126 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1909. Vol. 10 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. X (New Series). pp.84-85 Vol X.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.78.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2016 2:56PM