Monument record MCC8318 - Colchester - Culver Street East
Summary
Observations by Wire 1849 during excavation for a sewer.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9986 2516 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Observations by Wire 1849 during excavation for a sewer. Nearly opposite the Grammar School (now Messrs Adams Garage) an old wall was found crossing the street at right angles and c.5ft below the surface, "exhibiting the usual hardness and compactness". <1> Very hard foundation wall crossing the street at right angles opposite garage on the site of the Garmmar School. <2> Other refs. <3> <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEX33867 DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p203.
- <2> SEX76 DESC TEXT: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex - Volume 3. Vol 3, p27.
- <3> SEX373 DESC TEXT: Trans Essex Archaeological Soc. unknown. Trans Essex Archaeol Soc. OS, Vol 5, p158.
- <4> SEX36152 DESC TEXT: British Archaeology Association. unknown. J Brit Archaeol Assoc. OS, Vol 5, p86.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM