Element Group record MCC1955 - 16th-17th century midden-heap, 60 North Hill, Colchester

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16th-17th century midden-heap discovered during excavations at the rear of 60 North Hill in 1945.

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Grid reference TL 99374 25274 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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A 16th-17th century midden heap was discovered overlying a Roman mosaic (MCC1948) at 60 North Hill during excavations there in 1945 (ECC862). A cobbled repair to the mosaic may also date from this time.<1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <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 Unpublished document: Unknown. 1945.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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Dec 13 2016 2:17PM

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