Monument record MCC2180 - Roman road, Essex County Hospital, Colchester
Summary
Roman road, Essex County Hospital, recorded by Hull (i.e. pre 1958).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98973 24896 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman Road was revealed when building the N.E. wing of the Hospital. A section was drawn by Mr F. Godfrey, clerk of works, running from Hospital Road under the Essex County Hospital. The surface was 3ft below the surface of Hospital Road, the road was 18ft wide, with a wide ditch, 3ft wide on each side.<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.9.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 1:24PM