Monument record MCC1140 - Roman ditch, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman drainage ditch recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99519 25018 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A Roman drainage ditch discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (see ECC337). The ditch ran east-west between a street (MCC1169) and area of cultivation (MCC855). The ditch seemed to be a continuation of two drains (MCC1137 and MCC1138) which joined it from the north.<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.61.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2017 7:50AM

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