Element Group record MCC2064 - Roman element Group, near Altnacealgach House (County High School for Girls), Colchester
Summary
Antonine pit and undated (probably Roman) palisaded trench, recorded during excavations in 1956 (Trench 4).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98121 24633 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Excavations near Altnacealgach house in 1956 revealed a palisaded trench running east-west across the north end of Trench 4, not dated but likely to be Roman, and a pit dated to the Antonine period (AD 138-180).<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC110 Serial: Hawkes, Christopher, F. C. & Crummy, Philip. 1995. CAR 11: Camulodunum II. 11. pp.124-126.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 2:26PM