Element Group record MCC1856 - Roman rubbish pit, 94 Lexden Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman rubbish pit, dated to AD 43-60.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 97609 25096 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman rubbish pit was observed when cutting the foundations for 94 Lexden Road (A note by Hull records the house was built for Mrs Coats-Hutton and the almanac lists her at 94). The contents of the pit were dated to AD 43-60 (see reference for full description). According to Hull, 'The unexcavated portion of this pit is under the E bow-window on the south side of the house.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC114 Unpublished document: Hull, M. Rex. Roman Colchester II: Extramural and Walls. II. p.95.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2016 11:49AM