Element Group record MCC1482 - Roman pits and a dog burial, Inner Relief Road, Southway, Colchester

Summary

Roman pits and a dog burial found during excavations along the Inner Relief Road in 1971.

Location

Grid reference TL 98992 24937 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

During the groundwork for the new Inner Relief road in 1971, five Roman pits and a probable Roman dog burial were recorded.<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.786.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2017 1:37PM

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