Element record MCC66 - Medieval tiled floor, 132 High Street, Colchester

Summary

Medieval tiled floor on north side of High Street, recorded in 1927.

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Grid reference TL 99642 25230 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish ST RUNWALD
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Seven or eight tiles found laid out like a floor beneath pavement in front of No.132, High Street. Tiles were about 18 inches below the ground surface.<1> The foundations associated with this floor are no longer considered to be Roman in date.<2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Rudsdale, E. J. (Mr). 1928. Discovery of Roman Remains at Colchester, October 1928. p.132.
  • <2> Article in serial: Shimmin, Don and Carter, G. (CAT). 1996. Excavations at Angel Yard, High Street, Colchester, 1986 and 1989. p.63.

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Oct 20 2016 10:50AM

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