Work underway to remove mosaic found buried beneath a vape shop

Work underway to remove mosaic found buried beneath a vape shop

The mosaic was first discovered in the 1980s (Picture: PA) A Roman mosaic has been found buried beneath a vape shop – sparking a ‘hunt’ for more lost treasures beneath the streets of Colchester. The ornate design was originally discovered in the 1980s when services were being installed for the Lion Walk shopping centre. But for an unknown reason it was decided the historical treasure should remain hidden to the people of Colchester, and it was …

Work starts to unearth mosaic under pavement outside vape shop

Colchester is a former capital of Roman Britain.

Work starts to unearth mosaic under pavement outside vape shop

Work has started to unearth a Roman mosaic buried under a pavement outside a vape shop in Colchester in Essex.

Work starts to unearth mosaic under pavement outside vape shop

Colchester is a former capital of Roman Britain.