Element Group record MCC10090 - Medieval ditches, former Meeanee & Hyderabad Barracks (Site H), Colchester
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 9994 2435 (point) |
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Map sheet | TL92SE |
County | ESSEX |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The cemetery (MCC10089) was cut by two parallel ditches HF13 and HF19, aligned N to S, which appear to define the NW corner of a double-ditched corner – HF13 as the outer circuit and HF19 as the inner circuit. From north to south, HF13 cut graves HF11, HF4, HF10, HF38, HF40, and HF23. If the cemetery is late Roman, the ditch must be latest Roman or post-Roman. The presence of medieval pottery and pegtile fragments in ditch HF19 must be a strong indication that the ditches are medieval or later. The report (p.81) suggests, however, 'if the later finds in HF19 are intrusive, then it may be the case that an early phase of these ditches is Roman.'<1>
At the north end of Site H, a large ditch HF12, aligned NW to SE, cut graves HF14, HF22, HF16, HF35, and HF32. HF12 contained residual prehistoric and Roman finds, as well as post-medieval red earthenware (Fabric 40) and modern ironstone fabric 48d (19th-20th century). A postmedieval
date for this ditch seems certain.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72918 EXCAV REPORT: Brooks, Howard. 2016. A Late Iron Age dyke, Roman and Anglo-Saxon burials, a Roman coin hoard, and a Civil War fort: Stage 1b archaeological evaluation and Stage 2 excavation at Colchester Garrison Alienated Land Area A1. CAT Report 628, pp.77-82.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 16 2016 1:10PM