Monument record MCC7344 - Roman quay? Games Farm, Peldon
Summary
It has been stated that there is the site of a Roman quay on the farm, which "seems to be common knowledge in the village." <1> It is not clear how the site was identified as Roman "it could well have been just an assumption".
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 987 162 (111m by 111m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL91NE |
| Civil Parish | PELDON, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
It has been stated that there is the site of a Roman quay on the farm, which "seems to be common knowledge in the village."<1> It is not clear how the site was identified as Roman; "it could well have been just an assumption". Suggested that the creek came right up into the village at one time.<2>
Site Assessment = Although the existence of the quay "seems to be common knowledge in the village it is said that the farmer will not allow anyone to inspect the area or state its precise location.<1>
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 9 2017 10:14AM