Monument record MCC416 - Roman pottery kiln, Middleborough, Colchester
Summary
Roman pottery kiln (CAT kiln 41) was investigated during a watching brief at Middleborough (Cattle Market) in 1979.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99263 25575 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During construction work (during the excavation of a large basement on the W side of the site) at the Middleborough (Cattle Market) site in 1979, a Roman Kiln (CAT No. 41=F1019) was discovered during a watching brief (ECC1289).
The kiln was dated to the Flavian - Trajanic period (AD 69-117; Colchester Periods 3-4). Apart from the stokehole and stoke pit, which were partially destroyed by a contractors digger, the kiln was well preserved.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. pp.182-183 & Fig. 171.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2016 9:04AM