Element record MCC1787 - Roman ditch, Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester
Summary
Roman ditch discovered during excavations at the Royal Grammar School in 1964.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98797 24882 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations in 1964 which were intended to test the course of a known Roman road (ECC692), a Roman ditch was located along with other features including a brick platform, post holes, pits and a burnt earth floor (see MCC1790). The ditch was flat bottomed, aligned north-west / south-east. It appeared to have a gully draining into it from the north-east. The main filling of the ditch was clean sandy gravel containing a little burnt clay and charcoal with a provincial copy of a Claudian Minerva at the top (see MCC1791).<1><2>
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2016 8:55AM