Element record MCC1989 - Roman hypocaust, Telephone Exchange Site (Insula 18), Colchester
Summary
Roman hypocaust discovered during excavations at the Telephone Exchange Site, West Stockwell Street, in 1950.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99489 25303 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at the Telephone Exchange Site (ECC872), the remains of a possible Roman hypocaust were discovered. The remains consisted of several tiles bedded in mortar on sand. On this floor stood a single pier of tile and stone in mortar, 12 in. high and 18 in. square.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.100.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2016 10:02AM