Element record MCC2382 - Roman tessellated pavement in Castle Park, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement discovered in Castle Park between 1927/8.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99979 25478 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman tessellated pavement was discovered during excavations at the Castle Park between 1927/8. The pavement was 5ft wide east-west and 32ft. long north-south. The pavement was laid on a inch of red mortar on a bed of mixed clay and stones. The surrounding walls had been robbed so as to leave no trace.<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.91, (151).
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2016 10:32AM