Element record MCC2167 - Roman mosaic pavement at 9 North Hill (Insula 10), Colchester

Summary

Roman mosaic pavement at 9 North Hill (Insula 10), recorded by Mr A.W. Frost in 1922.

Location

Grid reference TL 99446 25346 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A Roman mosaic pavement uncovered in the back garden of 9 North Hill. The half of the pavement that was exposed measured about 15ft. square and lay at a depth of 4ft. to 4ft. 6in. from the surface. Remains of a walls (MCC2168) and a deep cesspool were also found at the site. The mosaic was covered by a burnt layer.<1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.97.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1912-1923. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1912-1923. COLEM1923.4433.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 26 2016 12:35PM

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