Element record MCC2152 - Roman walls within Insula 11, rear of 9 North Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman walls situated within Insula 11, recorded in 1920.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99512 25353 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Laver noted that a trench cut in Mr Frost's garden (rear of 9 North Hill) revealed foundations running North-South.<1> Laver notes, 'Mr A.W. Frost excavated in this garden and several walls and pavements were found, the latter being principally of red tesserae, in some instances mixed with buff, and some opus signinum'.<2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCC78 Article in serial: Wheeler, R. E. M. and Laver, P. G.. 1919. Roman Colchester. J.R.S. Volume IX page 139.
- <2> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.103.
- <3> SCC3 Monograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1922. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England): Essex, (North-East). Volume III.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 11:24AM