Monument record MCC1129 - Roman Building (CAT Building 148), Long Wyre Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman Building (CAT Building 148), Long Wyre Street, recorded during excavations in 1979.

Location

Grid reference TL 99788 25122 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A Roman building identified during excavations at Long Wyre Street, 1979. The building is poorly understood; it seems that around the end of the 3rd century, building 146 (MON624) was demolished and replaced by a less substantial structure. The building remains consist of three shallow slots, some postholes and some stake holes. Two of the slots cut through the Period 5 (c150-c275/300) tessellated pavements. It is possible that these features represent the late use of building 146 however, the excavator argues that the contrast in building style with the earlier structures indicated a complete rebuilding. <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.361.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2017 11:06AM

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