Element record MCC1044 - Roman drain at Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman Legionary Fortress drain was discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99556 25096 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 a Roman drain of the legionary fortress was discovered. The drain was situated on the east side of a building (MCC776) at the corner of two streets (MCC779 and MCC781). The drain linked up with a drain running from a building to the north of the east-west street (See MCC775).<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.56.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2016 2:29PM