Monument record MCC488 - Roman building and industrial activity at Balkerne Lane, Colchester
Summary
Roman building (CAT Building 38) and industrial activity discovered at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99209 25206 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6 (ECC332), the remains of at least one Roman building (CAT Building 38) were discovered on the north side of the street (MCC475). Very little of the building was uncovered.
The remains of the structure, or structures, consisted of layers of sand and charcoal, decayed wattles, stake holes and slag including hammer-scale.
The presence of a later burnt layer on the site which contained charred grain (see ECC1869) and was the same as a layer found to seal the backfilled legionary ditch (MCC478) suggests that there had been a building here at the time of the Boudican revolt, although no structural features were found.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.93, p.99.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2016 12:57PM