Site Event/Activity record ECC347 - Oaks Drive Excavation, Colchester, 1973

Location

Location Oaks Drive, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TL 9889 2511 (9m by 7m)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Colchester Excavation Committee

Date

1973

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Description

Excavation of three Roman tile kilns during contractors work for a new residential development. The kilns were discovered whilst ground was being cleared for a new road and pavement. They were excavated and recorded over a single weekend.<1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.339-340.
  • <2> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). 12534.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Roman pottery kiln (Kiln 34) at Oaks Drive, Colchester (Monument)
  • Roman pottery kiln (Kiln 35), Oaks Drive, Colchester (Monument)
  • Roman pottery kiln (Kiln 36), Oaks Drive, Colchester (Monument)

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Jan 20 2016 1:05PM

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