Element record MCC81 - Medival wall, north side of High Street, Colchester

Summary

Medieval north-south wall on north side of High Street outside Angel Court offices, recorded in 1990.

Location

Grid reference TL 99629 25226 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish ST RUNWALD
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A north-south wall recorded in a service trench on the north side of the High Street outside the Angel Court offices. The wall survived at a depth of approximately 90 cm below the pavement level. It was constructed of stone, including pieces of septaria, and had a few pieces of peg-tile set in a light yellowish mortar. Wall must have been at least 50 cm wide and may be from the east end of St. Runwald's.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Garrod, Simon & Shimmin, Don (CAT). 1990. Pavement in 135 High Street, in front of Angel Court.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2017 9:13AM

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