Site Event/Activity record ECC2368 - Roman drain??? bottom of East Hill, Colchester, 1989

Location

Location Allotment gardens, East Hill, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TM 0073 2515 (1m by 0m)
Map sheet TM02NW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Gilson, Tony (Mr)

Date

1989

Map

Description

A Roman drain was reported by Mr Tont Gilson (No address given). A visit by S. Benfield and S. Gorrod during August 1989 revealed no sign although 'the garden was heavily overgrown with nettles'. The grid reference provided appears to place this 'Garden' next to the Colne in or near the Council Allotments. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). 12741.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Mar 21 2016 7:51AM

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