Monument record MCC2401 - Early Medieval Head Street, Colchester
Summary
Early Medieval / Roman origin, Main north south road through town, continuation of Roman alignment.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99401 25108 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Early reference to 'Have[d]strata' (later Head Street) in 1173.<1><2>
Main north-south road linking Head Gate with High Street, and aligned with North Hill. Based on Roman Street alignment which no doubt continued in use in some form after Roman period, as it linked Head Gate and North Gate.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 9:54AM