Find Spot record MCC2836 - Anglo Saxon pottery at Lion Walk

Summary

A higher than normal concentration of late Saxon Thetford-type ware found from medieval pits and robber trenches.

Location

Grid reference TL 99678 25064 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

On Site J of the Lion Walk excavations, early medieval pits and robber trenches yielded a higher than normal concentration of late Saxon Thetford-type ware. A medieval lime kiln contained 13th century pottery. The site also included 16th and 17th century pits. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: Cotter, J. P. 2000. CAR 7:Post-Roman pottery from excavations in Colchester 1971-85. CAR 7, pg 6.

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2007 1:48PM

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