Element record MCC1021 - Roman drain, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman roadside drain discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99493 25019 (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 roadside drain was discovered situated along the northern edge of a street (MCC479). The drain was backfilled during the construction of the town wall.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.63.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2017 9:30AM

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