Element record MCC3024 - Roman wall foundations, Culver Street West, Colchester
Summary
Unrobbed Roman foundations that suggest that Culver Street pre-dates the late 11th or 12th centuries, recorded in 2003.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9952 2514 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The discovery of unrobbed Roman foundations under Culver Street is significant in this case as this suggests the street pre-dates the late 11th or 12th centuries, as this was time when the robbing of building materials from burial Roman remains became widespread. This fits with previous findings of medieval streets in Colchester with unrobbed Roman foundations remaining beneath them.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC728 Watching Brief Report: Pooley, L., Orr, K., Weller, K. and Crummy, P. (CAT). 2003. An archaeological watching brief on a gas-pipeline trench along Culver Street West, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 244, p.4.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 3:33PM