Element record MCC1592 - Roman drain, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined drain discovered during excavations at Balkerne Gardens in 1965.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99328 25214 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Gardens in 1965 (ECC659), a timber-lined gully was excavated. The gully ran in an east-west direction parallel to a timber building to the south (MCC1593) and was interpreted by the excavators as an eaves drip for the building.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC73042 Article in serial: Dunnett, B.R.K.. 1971. Excavations in Colchester, 1964-8. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society Vol. 3, Part 1. p.52.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 8 2016 3:06PM