Element record MCC804 - Roman hearth, behind Head Gate Court, Colchester
Summary
Roman hearth recorded behind Head Gate Court in 1964.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99386 25044 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In September 1964 a stanchion hole was dug behind No ? (no. missing) Head Gate Court ? (no. missing) ft south from the yard gate right up against the back wall of the present building. This hole revealed a small part of a pink opus signinum floor with a tiled hearth on it much burnt and associated with 2nd/3rd century pottery.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC61 DESC TEXT: Dunnett, B. Rosalind. K.. 1971. Inventory of Roman Colchester (unpublished MA thesis). Insula 33, No 8.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2017 11:39AM