Element record MCC2012 - Roman timber-lined well, Everett's Brickyard, Colchester

Summary

Roman timber-lined well discovered during brick-earth quarrying at Everett's Brickyard (now Worcester Road area) in 1955.

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Grid reference TM 00161 25679 (point)
Map sheet TM02NW
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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A Roman timber-lined well was excavated in 1955 (ECC934). The well was situated about half way along the south side of Everetts Brickyard.<1><2>

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  • <1> CORRESPONDENCE: Hall, A. F. (Mr). 1955. Colchester SMR file: 'Everetts Brickworks'.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II.

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Sep 18 2017 1:31PM

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