Site Event/Activity record ECC2309 - Excavation at Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester, 1930s
Location
| Location | Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 9879 2488 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Elam, J. F. (Mr)
Date
Mid to late 1930's
Description
The Headmaster of the Colchester Royal Grammar School excavated a north-south trench in his lawn and found a steeply sided ditch crossing it very obliquely. It contained numerous finds of pottery, tile and bone.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.7.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2169 Roman ditch, Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester (Element)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 12:52PM