Site Event/Activity record ECC829 - Excavation at the Royal Grammar School, Colchester, 1934
Location
| Location | Royal Grammar School, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9870 2485 (67m by 75m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Hall, A. F. (Mr)
Date
Mid to late1930's
Description
Excavation took place of a large number of trenches to examine a triple carriage Roman road running through the grounds of Gurney Benham House. Excavations were carried out by A.F. Hall with staff (including the Headmaster and pupils from the Grammar School). Trenches and pits were also opened to examine the line between Balkerne Gate and Gurney Benham House. Three small trial pits were sunk by Hall in search of the junction between the two roads. These were followed by a further two pits.<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. pp.6-7.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- MCC2160 Roman ditch ('camp ditch'), Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester (Element)
- MCC1928 Roman Road between London and Colchester (Monument)
- MCC2117 Roman road, Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester (Monument)
- MCC1897 Roman walled cemetery at the Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester (Monument)
Record last edited
Feb 8 2016 12:10PM