Element record MCC2903 - Roman water main, north of Gosbecks, Colchester
Summary
Roman water main, recorded during Site B excavations in advance of the construction of Cunobelin Way (and the housing estate to the north), north of Gosbecks Archaeological Park, in 1995-6.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 96786 22927 (13m by 45m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A Roman water-main (BF25) was found on Site B, aligned N to S across the western part of Site B, constructed at some point during the early 2nd century, datable from the pottery sherds uncovered. It was originally constructed of hollowed wooden pipes jointed by a serried of iron collars set below ground in the base of a trench, although none of the timber parts survived. Similar water-mains have been found elsewhere in Colchester.<1>
It seems likely from the placing of the water-main that it was built to carry water into the centre of the Gosbecks complex to the south.<2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. pp.115-117.
- <2> SCC972 EXCAV REPORT: Benfield, Stephen (CAT). 2008. Excavations of Late Iron Age and Roman features and a Roman road north of Gosbecks Archaeological Park, Colchester, Essex 1995-1996. CAT Report 127, pp.6-7 & Fig. 11.
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Record last edited
Dec 20 2016 9:26AM