Find Spot record MCC2698 - Roman brick found at Spring Lane

Summary

Roman brick (part of voussoir) found at Spring Lane

Location

Grid reference TL 9725 2534 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

An archaeological watching brief along a new water-main to the east of Spring Lane, Lexden, Colchester, revealed two or three sand quarry pits dated to the Roman period. One pit contained Roman bricks which would have formed a voussoir over a door or window, indicating the presence of a high-status Roman building nearby <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2001. An archaeological watching brief on one section of an Anglian Water main in Spring Lane, Lexden.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 30 2001 12:00AM

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