Find Spot record MCC1817 - Roman carved head and marble inscription, Colchester Grammar School, Colchester

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Roman carved head and marble inscription, Grammar School, recorded in 1909.

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Grid reference TL 98725 24819 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Hull records, 'In 1909 alterations to the terracing on the west side of the Grammar School resulted in several finds, chief of which was a large female head, veiled and diademed in sandstone. It was on a square base and is clearly from a tomb. It was found where the balustrade connects with the wall on the west'.<1>

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  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.254.
  • <2> Serial: 1892-1957. The Essex Review. xix p.164.

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Nov 9 2016 12:13PM

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