Monument record MCC7884 - Colchester - East Hill House Gardens
Summary
Ice house in grounds of East Hill House.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0018 2519 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Ice house in grounds of East Hill House. <1> <2>
The ice-house lies within the Roman town walls. Very little is known about it apart from the fact that it lies underneath a mound. In 1988 a house was built very close to it, possibly cutting the lower slopes of the ice-house mound. <3>
Site Assessment = Well preserved, is within scheduled area. <1> Assessed by Oxford Archaeological Unit in August 1995 but not visited. Variously claimed to be in excellent condition damaged by tree roots and too dangerous to enter. <3>
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2019 11:05AM