Monument record MCC8020 - Colchester - Hollytrees Meadow
Summary
1928-29 excavation season; the dry summer revealed signs on the surface that led to investigation against the fence on the W side of the meadow.
Location
Grid reference | TL 9995 2540 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92NE |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1928-29 excavation season; the dry summer revealed signs on the surface that led to investigation against the fence on the W side of the meadow. Remains of walls were found at a depth of 2ft. Later trenching exposed remains of several walls and plain red tessellated floors all in a fragmentary condition. The walls generally comprised foundation layers of mortar only. The largest pavement was 19ft by 6.75ft. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX33867 DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p.115.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 6 2017 9:48AM