Element record MCC1064 - Roman water main, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman water main recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99541 25114 (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 Roman water main was discovered lying along the north side of an east-west street (MCC733). The main was laid in a wide trench large enough for several mains. The main survived as traces of decayed timber and two iron collars.<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.72.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2017 9:15AM