Element record MCC843 - Roman mosaic, North Hill, Colchester
Summary
Mosaic in sawpit, North Hill, recorded by William Wire in the 19th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99278 25451 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three fragments of mosaic from a geometric pattern in black, red, yellow and white recorded, with a note that they were found in a field behind the brewery when digging for a saw pit.<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 1, No 10, p.76.
- <2> SCC77 Unpublished document: Wire, William. Wire's Album. p.9.
- <3> SCC195 Serial: British Archaeological Association. 1846. Vol. 1 (Old Series) Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Vol. 1. JBBA Vol 1, p.54.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 12:22PM