Monument record MCC8032 - Colchester - High Street

Summary

Foundation of septaria in white mortar found in the High Street in April 1930 at a depth of 18" and 24ft from the Cups Hotel.

Location

Grid reference TL 9953 2519 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Foundation of septaria in white mortar found in the High Street in April 1930 at a depth of 18" and 24ft from the Cups Hotel. It coincided exactly with the conjectured line of the north side of the Roman street. <1> <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p150.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Colchester Museum. 1931. Col Mus Rep. p7.

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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