Element record MCC1026 - Roman drain, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman north-south timber drain found at Culver Street, between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99475 25094 (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), a north-south timber-lined drain was discovered which cut across the footway (MCC819) to the south of an east-west street (MCC812). The drain sloped slightly from north to south.<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.69.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 11:41AM

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