Element record MCC1693 - Roman wall foundation, Lewis' s Garden Site (Insula 39), Queen Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman wall foundation discovered during excavations at the Lewis's Garden Site (Insula 39) in 1958.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00002 25120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman wall foundation discovered during excavations at the Lewis's Garden Site in 1958 (ECC669). The foundation ran northwards from the north-east corner of a building (MCC1691). The relationship of the wall to this building is uncertain. The foundations of the wall were 2ft. 6in. wide and had been built of septaria and mortar. The footings of two buttresses were also recovered.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC142 Article in serial: Richardson, K.M.. 1961. Excavations in Lewis's Gardens, Colchester, 1955 and 1958. The Essex Society for Archaeology and History Vol. 1, Part 1, pp.6-36. p.15.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2018 11:33AM