Element record MCC1954 - Roman wall, 60 North Hill (Insula 17b), Colchester

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

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Grid reference TL 99364 25273 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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An early Roman wall was discovered during excavations at 60 North Hill in 1945. The wall was built of clay and was about 3ft. thick. It was constructed directly on the natural sand and was associated with first century pottery.<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 Unpublished document: Unknown. 1945.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 12:23PM

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