Monument record MCC9314 - Colchester walled town
Summary
The Roman and later medieval walled town and historic settlement core (although occupation extended beyond the limits of the walled area), 48ha. in area.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 997 252 (959m by 595m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Roman and later medieval walled town and historic settlement core, 48ha. in area.
The town wall is Scheduled (NHLE 1003772) and, within the walled area, two large area within the town, Colchester Castle (NHLE 1002217) and SE corner of Roman town in Easthill House Gardens (NHLE 1002153)
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Related to: Duncan's Gate, Castle Park, Colchester (Monument) (MCC1831)
- Related to: Roman street, Colchester (Monument) (MCC2363)
- Related to: Roman tessellated pavement, Culver Street, Colchester (Monument) (MCC1000)
- Related to: Roman tessellated pavement, Trinity Street, Colchester (Element) (MCC1001)
- Related to: The North Gate, North Hill, Colchester (Monument) (MCC2176)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Archaeological monitoring and recording in the Sensory Garden, Upper Castle Park, Colchester, 2016-17 (Ref: ECC4026) (ECC4026)
- Event - Intervention: Test pit evaluation at St Botolphs, rear of Queen Street, Colchester, 2018 (Ref: ECC4210) (ECC4210)
- Event - Intervention: Test pit evaluation at St James' House, Queen Street, Colchester, 2017-2018 (Ref: ECC4102) (ECC4102)
Record last edited
Aug 25 2020 10:19AM