Element record MCC2492 - Undated well, Nelson's Head, West Stockwell Street, Colchester

Summary

Ancient Well, Nelson's Head.

Location

Grid reference TL 99557 25429 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

An ancient well was found under the eastern of the two houses, opposite to the entrance of Garden Court. It was about 14ft. deep and lined with stone with channels of Roman tile running into it from east and west. Wall footings are also reported about 10ft. south of the same house.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.80.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 24 2017 3:01PM

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