Monument record MCC8375 - Colchester - Queen Street
Summary
In January 1936 a wall judged by EJ Rudsdale to be Roman was cut through in the E pavement of Queen Street opposite the corner of Short Wire Street and 9.5ft S of the S corner of the National Bus Company's Garage.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9989 2502 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
In January 1936 a wall judged by EJ Rudsdale to be Roman was cut through in the E pavement of Queen Street opposite the corner of Short Wire Street and 9.5ft S of the S corner of the National Bus Company's Garage. The wall was 14" wide and 2.5ft high. In January 1935 part of a tile arch with pink mortar - ?part of a drain - was found in the street opposite 45A. There was no sign of its wall. Noted by EJ Rudsdale. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX33867 DESC TEXT: Hull, MR. 1958. Roman Colchester. p215.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM