Element record MCC1438 - Roman wall, Warren Field, Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Roman wall at Warren Field, Sheepen, recorded in 1959.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98712 25260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman wall built of dressed Kentish ragstone with tile courses. The wall ran roughly east-west with a short return at the south west corner. The footings consisted of 10 to 12 inches of mortar standing on the subsoil. The wall appeared to have acted as a retaining wall but its exact purpose is unknown. The wall was in existence during the period of the adjacent kiln activity (see MCC1430, MCC1431 and MCC1432) but its exact date could not be determined.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC119 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1963. The Roman Potters Kilns of Colchester. XXI. pp.41-42.
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 12:25PM