Monument record MCC721 - Eld Lane, Colchester
Summary
Medieval street (Possibly included Sir Isaac's Walk).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9972 2502 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Early reference to Eld Lane (possibly included Sir Isaac's Walk) in 1340.<1><2>
Eld lane was sectioned during the excavations at Lion Walk between 1971-4, the earliest metalling was probably gravel but no clue was obtained about its date.<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC325 Monograph: Benham, W. G. (Mr). 1907. The Oath Book or Red Parchment Book of Colchester. f36.
- <2> SCC45 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 1: Aspects of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Colchester. 1. p.79.
- <3> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.92.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 8:57AM