Element record MCC2684 - Roman north-south ditch
Summary
North-south Roman ditch at Telephone Exchange Site
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9948 2537 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A deep north-south ditch filled mostly with clean sand and sealed by a layer of Boudican destruction debris. Crummy has speculated that this may be part of the defences of a Roman fort which pre-dated the Legionary Fortress (see also ELM18). <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. p5.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2007 3:30PM