Element Group record MCC1479 - Roman and later features, Mulberry Nursery Site, East Hill House, Colchester
Summary
Roman and later features discovered during groundwork at the Mulberry Trees Nursery Site, 1983
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00176 25185 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- PIT (Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1540 AD? to 1700 AD?)
- PIT (Pre-Boudican Roman Colchester to Late Roman Colonia - 50 AD? to 409 AD?)
- MIDDEN (Pre-Boudican Roman Colchester to Late Roman Colonia - 50 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FLOOR (Pre-Boudican Roman Colchester to Late Roman Colonia - 50 AD? to 409 AD?)
Full Description
During groundwork for a new day nursery in the grounds of East Hill House in 1983 (ECC526) several Roman and later features were discovered in addition to the main structures, burials and streets. A number of Roman mortar floors were uncovered as well as Roman pits and a midden layer. Later features included large post-medieval pits cut up to 1m deep into the natural sand and gravel and post Roman robber trenches of uncertain date (probably medieval).<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. pp.375-378.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2017 1:35PM