Monument record MCC8336 - Colchester - Head Street

Summary

In August 1936 traces of a Roman foundation were found in a sewer trench opposite the clock of the old GPO in Head Street.

Location

Grid reference TL 9938 2508 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In August 1936 traces of a Roman foundation were found in a sewer trench opposite the clock of the old GPO in Head Street. This may be the N wall of the insula. Observed by EJ Rudsdale. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p209.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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