Element record MCC542 - Roman timber-lined water main, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined water main discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99189 25163 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6 (ECC332) a Roman timber-lined water main dated to the early years of the Colonia was discovered. The water main was recovered in two sections along the southern edge of the main road (MCC475) and was the deepest and earliest of a group of mains which followed the same course. The main consisted of straight wooden pipes connected by flat iron collar and may have supplied water to one of the buildings fronting onto the southern edge of the street (see MCC493, MCC494, MCC495). Its context however, is uncertain.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.103, p.115.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 9:55AM