Element record MCC889 - Roman tessellated pavement, Castle Park, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, Castle Park, recorded in 1853.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99934 25462 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
The OS 1:500 map marks 'Roman pavement and coins found, 1852 and 1853' under the site of the former shed where the Park Cafe now stands.<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC11 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500.
- <1> SCC72874 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester.
- <2> SCC78 Article in serial: Wheeler, R. E. M. and Laver, P. G.. 1919. Roman Colchester. J.R.S. Volume IX page 139.
- <3> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 15, No38, pp.106-107.
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Record last edited
Nov 30 2016 1:53PM