Element record MCC2391 - Roman tessellated pavement, Castle Park (Insula 15), Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement discovered during excavations in Castle Park in 1928-9.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99960 25393 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A tessellated pavement revealed during excavations in the Castle park between 1928/9 (ECC797). The pavement was 19ft long by 6ft 9in. wide running north-south. The west wall of the room had been robbed leaving a straight edge but the east side was broken.<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.115, fig. 37 (119 A).
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2016 10:13AM