Element record MCC43 - Roman mosaic pavement on the site of the Bear Public House, 125 High Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman Mosaic pavement composed of different coloured tesserae discovered on the site of the Bear Public House in 1842.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99674 25235 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST NICHOLAS |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Roman pavement composed of different coloured tesserae discovered during digging for foundations on site of the Bear Public House.<1> The tessellated pavement was six feet below the surface, three feet long and six inches wide.<2> Thought to be part of substantial Roman building (see MCC76 and MCC80).
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 8:17AM