Element record MCC2951 - Medieval abbey wall

Summary

The southern face of the abbey precinct wall foundation was exposed in Trench 26 of the evaluation in 2007.

Location

Grid reference TL 99761 24535 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The southern face of the abbey precinct wall foundation was exposed in Trench 26 of the evaluation in 2007. It was solidly built with Roman brick and tile, septaria chunks and greensand fragments bonded in a yellow sandy lime mortar. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Evaluation Report: Brooks, H., Holloway, B. and Masefield, R.. 2008. Stage 1b archaeological evaluation, Alienated Land Area B1b, Colchester Garrison, Colchester, Essex, July-September 2007. CAT Report 438, pg 53.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 22 2009 2:31PM

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