Element record MCC1952 - Roman wall, 60 North Hill (Insula 17b), Colchester

Summary

Roman wall discovered during excavations at 60 North Hill in 1945.

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Grid reference Centred TL 9937 2527 (0m by 5m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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A Roman wall was discovered during excavations at 60 North Hill in 1945. The wall formed the east wall of the room containing a mosaic pavement (MCC1948) and was overlain by a later cobbled repair to the mosaic which was thought to be medieval.<1><2>

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  • <1> Serial: Colchester Museums. 1944-1947. Colchester Museum Reports 1944-1947. p.22.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Unknown. 1945. SMR file: 60 North Hill.

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Oct 28 2016 12:19PM

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