Element record MCC68 - Roman mosaic beneath the Red Lion hotel, Colchester
Summary
Roman mosaic pavement coloured white, red and grey with design based around four large circles, one in each corner, recorded in 1987.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99685 25170 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST RUNWALD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mosaic pavement observed on at least three occasions beneath the Red Lion Hotel. The design is based around four large circles, one in each corner, and it is constructed of white, grey and red cubes. The whole probably measures approximately 15 feet across.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC53 Article in serial: Crummy, Philip. 1988. Red Lion Hotel. p.5.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 10:50AM