Element record MCC2540 - Roman hearth, the Gilberd School, North Hill, Colchester

Summary

Possible Roman hearth BF163 of the Legionary Fortress, recorded during excavations between 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 9925 2528 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Possible hearth BF163 (one of three) from initial construction phase of Legionary Fortress, within the area (but sealed below the floor) of Room 13 of Barrack Block 1 (CAT Building 131; MCC332).<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.130 & Fig. 4.2.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 25 2017 9:04AM

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