Element Group record MCC2804 - Structural features of Roman Circus, Abbey Field, Colchester
Summary
The remains of the outer cavea wall foundation and robbed-out wall lines of the spina from the Roman Circus were discovered during a watching brief in 2006 during the replacement of electricity cables supplying floodlights to the Abbey Field sports pitches.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99548 24518 (66m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Three of the features uncovered were associated with the Roman Circus; the in situ remains of the southern outer cavea wall foundation and the robbed-out wall lines of the central barrier or Spina.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC887 Watching Brief Report: Holloway, Ben (CAT). 2006. An archaeological watching brief on a new cable trench at the Abbey Field sports pitches, Circular Road North, Colchester, Essex, October 2006. CAT Report 393.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 11 2017 2:52PM