Monument record MCC1016 - Roman ditch, Insula 34, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman east-west drainage ditch discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99486 25031 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337), an east -west ditch was discovered within a cultivation plot (MCC827) situated to the east of the former via principalis (MCC733). The ditch seemed to mark the limit of an area of deeper cultivation. It turned eastwards at its north end.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.60.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2016 12:37PM