Element record MCC1301 - Roman drain?, Castle Park (Insula 15), Colchester

Summary

Roman drain? in Castle Park, recorded in 1983.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 99959 25372 (1m by 0m)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

During observation of the excavation of a pipe trench in Castle Park (ECC375) in 1983, a possible robber trench containing unmortared septaria rubble was recorded, ' perhaps the remains of a drain'. Further to the south there was an east-west robber trench joined with a north-south robber trench which was traced for 12.75m. (see MCC1303).<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.372.

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Jan 23 2017 1:35PM

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