Monument record MCC1317 - Medieval lime kiln in Castle Park, Colchester
Summary
Medieval lime kiln in Castle Park, recorded in 1983.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99960 25347 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ALL SAINTS |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During the excavation of a pipe trench in Castle Park (ECC375), 1983, a large pit was recorded. The pit was approximately 3.4m wide and 1.5m deep with heavily burnt edges. 'This was probably the remains of a medieval lime kiln'. A small associated pit was situated to the south (see MCC1303).<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.372.
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2016 11:39AM