Element record MCC951 - Roman well, Pelham's Lane, Colchester

Summary

Roman Well, Pelham's Lane, recorded in 1920.

Location

Grid reference TL 99632 25152 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

In February 1920 a Roman well was found 16ft east of the SE corner of Pelham's Lane. It was 4ft 8" in diameter and 33ft 6" deep. Recorded by the Borough Engineer on the 1:500 map.<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 28, No94, p.196.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 10 2016 4:13PM

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