Element record MCC997 - Roman wall, Head Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman wall, Head Street, recorded in 1936.

Location

Grid reference TL 99393 25086 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

In August 1936 traces of a Roman foundation were found in a sewer trench opposite the clock of the old G.P.O. in Head Street, this may be the north wall of the Insula. Observed by E.J. Rudsdale.<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 33, No 135, p.209.

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Record last edited

Oct 10 2016 3:29PM

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