Element Group record MCC1882 - Roman features, Eastern National Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman features discovered during excavations at the Eastern National Bus Depot in 1931.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99988 25071 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An early Roman pit and later post hole were discovered during excavations (ECC812) on land acquired for the Eastern National Bus Depot in 193. The pit was situated beneath a tessellated pavement (MCC1869) and was 12ft. deep and 5ft. 6in. wide. The post hole was 2ft. 3in. deep and filled with small holes. It was dug into the daub demolition debris of earlier buildings.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC48 Monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1958. Roman Colchester: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London. No. XX. p.216.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2017 8:21AM