Monument record MCC76 - Roman building, in Insula 20, corner of East Stockwell Street and High Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman circular building between 6 and 9 meters in diameter at corner of East Stockwell Street and High Street, recorded in 1845.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99674 25235 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST NICHOLAS |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Substantial circular building between 20 and 30 feet (6 - 9m) in diameter recorded during digging to enlarge cellar. The cellar was left at its original depth because of difficulty in breaking the structure up.<1>
Thought to form part of a substantial Roman building covering the eastern half of Insula 20 (see MCC80.).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC36 DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. p.126.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 10:27AM