Element record MCC2368 - Late medieval timber-lined drain AF43, Osborne Street, Colchester
Summary
A well-preserved, late medieval timber-lined drain AF43, recorded during excavations at Osborne Street in 1988-89.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99884 24876 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A timber-lined drain AF43, aligned E to W, was defined along the north side of Building 179, reusing AF62 (large foundation) as a base. The drain had a clay base and small oak tree-trunks to form the sides and lid. The drain was phased to Period 3b, c.1500-c.1650.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC117 Article in serial: Shimmin, Don (CAT). 1994. Excavations at Osborne Street, Colchester. Volume 25, pp.46-59. p.50 & Fig. 7.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 9:49AM