Element record MCC903 - Roman tessellated pavement, George Hotel, Colchester

Summary

Roman tessellated pavement, George Hotel, recorded in 1936.

Location

Grid reference TL 99733 25236 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A tessellated pavement of red tesserae was found behind the south wall of the SE cellar of the George Hotel when alterations were being made in 1936. A section of it was preserved behind glass for many years.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 21, No 157,p.160.

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2016 11:12AM

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