Element record MCC3038 - Boudiccan destruction horizon, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester
Summary
Survival of the Boudiccan destruction horizon at 32.73m OD, recorded at 29-39 Head Street in 1998.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9936 2509 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of deposits relating to the Boudiccan destruction of the town in AD 61 were recorded, consisting of a north-south running daub wall, which had burnt and collapsed. The wall itself measured 0.64m x 0.56m, and rose to a level of 32.57m OD. A large quantity of collapse material remained, the dumps reaching a maximum height of 32.73m OD.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC849 Evaluation Report: Howe, Tony and Moore, John. 1998. An archaeological evaluation at 29-39 Head Street, Colchester. AOC Archaeology Group, p.24.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 3 2017 3:02PM