Element record MCC934 - Roman tessellated pavement, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, Culver Street, recorded in 1936.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99451 25142 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
In August 1936, a water main was cut along Culver Street from Head Street, against the sets paving the south gutter. The first length, to Bank Passage was unproductive. Opposite the SW corner of Bank Passage a red tessellated pavement was struck, which extended for 25ft eastwards.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 26, No 130.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 10:48AM