Element record MCC947 - Roman tessellated pavement, Library, Culver Street West, Colchester
Summary
Roman tessellated pavement, Library, recorded in 1938-9.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99513 25118 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1938-9 the excavation for the Public Library exposed 23ft of the south boundary of this Insula just east of the SW corner: 24ft north of the street, under the north wall of the Library, near the NW corner, lay a patch of red tessellated pavement 13ft long by 3ft wide, continuing southwards.<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 27, No 162, p.195.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 10 2016 4:17PM