Element record MCC1900 - Roman wall?, Stockwell Arms, West Stockwell Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman wall? in cellar of Stockwell Arms, recorded in 1982.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99584 25431 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Essex County Standard reports, 'Renovating a cellar with Roman Walls is landlord of the Stockwell Arms in Colchester Mr Brian Jerome...the floor has been raised to allow standing room in the cellar, and the Roman Walls below have been preserved against the damp...the Trumans Brewery pub in West Stockwell Street...is believed to be the oldest in Colchester...according to records it was built in 1385'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC250 Serial: Essex County Standard. Essex County Standard. 1/10/1982, p.21.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2017 8:23AM