Element record MCC2070 - Roman foundation, 107 High Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman foundation, outside 107 High Street, recorded in 1986.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99800 25224 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
A massive north-south Roman foundation was discovered at the southern end of Museum Street running beneath 107 High Street. This was at least 2.75m wide and was traced for 2m. The foundation was constructed of tile fragments set in a pinkish mortar, with whole tiles forming the faces. There was a pronounced eastern face surviving 0.6m high the upper course being only 30cm below the modern ground level. The eastern face appeared to have been weathered in antiquity.<1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC191 Serial: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 1987. The Colchester Archaeologist (Issue Number 1) 1986-7. No 1.
- <1> SCC382 Serial: Council for British Archaeology. 1986. Archaeology in Britain 1986. 1986. p.63.
- <2> SCC188 Unpublished document: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1985-1995. Colchester Archaeological Trust Unpublished Archive. 6/86a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 2:26PM