Element record MCC844 - Roman tessellated pavement, 43-44 North Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, 43-44 North Hill, recorded by William Wire in 1844.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99305 25446 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Wire, diary 27/9/1844, 'Mr Bowler…informs me that a tessellated pavement composed of different coloured cubes has recently been discovered at the rear of his premises'.<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 11, p.76.
- <2> SCC36 DIARY: Wire, William. 1842-1857. Journal of William Wire. 27/9/1844.
- <3> SCC78 Article in serial: Wheeler, R. E. M. and Laver, P. G.. 1919. Roman Colchester. J.R.S. Volume IX page 139.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 12:23PM