Element record MCC2053 - Roman ditch, Royal Grammar School playing fields, Colchester
Summary
Roman ditch discovered during excavations on the Royal Grammar School Playing Fields, Colchester.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98260 24752 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A small 'curiously constructed' ditch discovered during excavations by A.F. Hall along the north side of Field 1266a of the Royal Grammar School playing fields (ECC948). The ditch contained much Roman pottery at one point, some of which dated to the third or fourth century.<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.275.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 2:24PM