Element record MCC2207 - Roman drain in Town Wall, St Peter's Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman drain in Town Wall, St Peter's Street, recorded in 1976.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99582 25523 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A watching brief was maintained during the construction of an office extension along St Peter's Street. "During the contractor's initial clearance work the retaining wall against the Northgate Street boundary collapsed, revealing the top of an arched drain outlet in the north side of the town wall".<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.817.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 2:06PM