Element record MCC935 - Roman tessellated pavement, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, Culver Street, recorded in 1936.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99461 25141 (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. Mr E.J. Rudsdale observed slight traces of a gravelled surface opposite the back gate of Barclay's Bank and, adjoining it on the east, another red tessellated pavement.<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. Insula26, No 130, p.136.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 10:49AM