Element record MCC1452 - Roman wall, Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Roman clay wall discovered at Sheepen in 1959.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98718 25266 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman clay retaining wall discovered during excavations at Sheepen in 1959. The wall was built of stiff clay 15 to 18in. wide and at least 3ft. high. It ran behind two pottery kilns (MCC1431 and MCC1432) and may have been constructed as a barrier, perhaps to prevent surface water flow onto the kiln site.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC119 Monograph: Hull, M. Rex. 1963. The Roman Potters Kilns of Colchester. XXI. p.42.
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 12:51PM