Monument record MCC2339 - Roman street between Insula 20 and 21, Colchester
Summary
Roman north-south street between Insula 20 and 21, recorded at 119 High Street in 1927.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99711 25232 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations for a gas main in 1927 along the north pavement of High Street, a heavy gravel layer was noticed under the front entrance to No 19. It had the appearance of a street running North-South; the width was 18ft, with gravel metalling 12" thick and only 18" beneath the surface.<1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX.
- <2> SCC143 Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. Vol. 19 (New Series) Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol. XIX (New Series). p.132.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 9:09AM