Element record MCC1738 - Roman? ditch, 'Mrs.Reid's Field', Lexden, Colchester
Summary
Roman? ditch discovered during excavations in Mrs. Reid's Field (now Oaks Drive), Lexden in 1958.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98697 25063 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A probable Roman ditch recorded during excavations at 'The Old Castle' in field 1081 at Lexden (ECC683). The ditch was one of a parallel pair (see also MCC1737), 15ft apart which were followed for 50ft and were aligned towards the Balkerne Gate. This led the excavators to believe the ditches may have belonged to a Roman road.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC150 Serial: Colchester Archaeological Group. 1958. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin 1, part 4. 4. pp.26-28.
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2017 8:05AM