Monument record MCC5468 - Birch Pit western extension, Maldon Road, Colchester
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 9234 1927 (614m by 422m) |
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Map sheet | TL91NW |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
The main area of Roman activity is defined by a concentration of features in the northwest part of the site. The extent of the features corresponds with the eastern half of a surface scatter of Roman finds. On the east side of the Roman site was a ditch which seems to have been a significant boundary. The only features located east of this boundary are cremations. Pottery of 1st to early 2nd century date were found in ditches, pits and postholes, four possible graves for inhumation burials and one very large pit which may have been a well. Mid-Roman features include ditches and enclosures, pottery and tile were recovered. Late Roman changes to the settlement were recorded, pottery and a large quantity of tile were recovered from a pit. Four urned cremation burials were located close to the northeastern corner of the area.<1>
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM