Monument record MCC7290 - West Stockwell Street, Colchester
Summary
Red pavement said to have been seen behind 2 houses just NW of the Nelsons Head Inn and partly in the NW corner of the inn yard.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9955 2543 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Red pavement said to have been seen behind 2 houses just NW of the Nelsons Head Inn and partly in the NW corner of the inn yard. "An ancient well was found under the eastern of these two houses, oppposite the entrance to Garden Court. It was c.14ft deep and lined with stone with channels of Roman tile running into it from the east and west. It may or may not be Roman." Wall footings are also reported about 10ft S of the same house. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX33867 DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p80.
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM