Element record MCC2589 - Roman oven GF2139, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman oven GF2139, recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9949 2501 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | THE HOLY TRINITY |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Following the construction of the town wall but prior to the building of the rampart (MON596), the area between the wall and a plot originally occupied by CAT Building 82 (MCC759) was covered by dumps of material. Contemporary with these layers were a circular oven GF2139 lined with sandy clay and tile and an open circular hearth (MCC2590).<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.63.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2017 8:53AM