Element record MCC911 - Roman tessellated pavement, Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, Mercury Theatre, recorded in 1781.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99282 25154 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
A tessellated pavement was found under the east wall of the south-east bay window of the modern rectory (now the Mercury Theatre) when it was built in 1781, together with foundations.<1><2><3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC76 Monograph: Cutts, Reverend Edward L.. 1889. Historic Towns, Colchester. map inside book. see map.
- <2> SCC11 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1876. 1876 OS 1:500 Maps of Colchester. 1:500. xxvii, p.128.
- <2> SCC72874 Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. c.1805. 1805 1 inch OS Maps of Colchester. xxvii, p.128.
- <3> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 25, No 92, p.192.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 10:53AM