Site Event/Activity record ECC1588 - Shallow pits in Oxford Road, Colchester, 1931
Location
| Location | Oxford Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 98851 24799 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Hull, M. R. H. (Rex)
Date
1931
Description
A note by Hull records 'In August 1931 a trench was cut along the west side of Oxford Road against the footpath. Yellow sand was found all along save for a few shallow pits filled with darker earth and oyster shells. These did not appear to be graves. The Roman surface seems to have gone completely. The finds consisted of a coin Tetricus : a mortarium stamp ATREXI; and some fragment of Roman potter'.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II. p.94 (insert).
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2016 1:12PM