Element record MCC983 - Roman hypocaust?, corner of Queen Street and East Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman hypocaust?, corner of Queen Street and East Hill, recorded in 1925.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99954 25232 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
In October 1925 masses of white mortar and rubble were found under the pavement on the north side of the corner house of Queen Street and East Hill. Fragments of flue-tiles, some with red mortar adhering, and a piece of painted wall plaster in light blue, pink and yellow, have been found in the Minories Garden.<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 31, No 159, p.207.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 10 2016 3:42PM