Element record MCC967 - Roman wall, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman wall, opposite Old Grammar School, Culver Street, recorded in 1850.

Location

Grid reference TL 99854 25172 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

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Full Description

A note in the J.B.A.A. records that 'opposite the grammar school (on Culver Street.)... an old wall was found crossing the street at right angles, exhibiting the usual hardness and compactness'.<1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. Insula 30, No 49, p.203.
  • <2> Serial: British Archaeological Association. 1850. Vol. V (Old Series) Journal of the British Archaeological Association. OS Vol. V. JBAA Vol5, p86.

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Record last edited

Oct 10 2016 3:53PM

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