Monument record MCC2687 - Roman building, Sainsbury's Site, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Daub blocks from a Roman building, recorded during development in 1968-69.

Location

Grid reference TL 9988 2514 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

At the Sainsbury's site in 1968-9, remains of burnt daub and clay blocks structure were found. The absence of associated roofing tile led the excavator to suggest the building or buildings were unfinished.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Dunnett, B.R.K.. 1971. Excavations in Colchester, 1964-8. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society Vol. 3, Part 1. pp.98-100.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 8 2016 3:03PM

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