Find Spot record MCC1509 - Roman coins and pottery at the Anglian Water Authority Offices, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman coins and pottery were found during excavations at the Anglian Water Authority Offices at Balkerne Hill, recorded in 1983.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99171 25442 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations on the site of the new Anglia Water offices at Balkerne Hill (ECC570) Roman coins and pottery were found indicating the likely proximity of Roman deposits at 7m A.O.D. Roman layers of brown organic sandy loam sealed water-logged gravel.<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.1024.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2016 3:33PM