Element record MCC2544 - Roman oven, the Gilberd School, North Hill, Colchester

Summary

Roman oven AF254 of the Legionary Fortress, recorded during excavations between 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 9928 2527 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Outside Room 6 of Barrack Block 1 (CAT Building 131; MCC332) was a small pit (one of three), c.0.25m deep, with intensely burnt sides (AF254), probably a baking oven (one of three).<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.131 & Fig. 4.2.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 25 2017 9:06AM

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