Element record MCC548 - Post Boudican Roman water-main, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Post Boudican water-main discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99187 25081 (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 post-Boudican Roman water-main was discovered. The timber water-main (CAT feature VF439) had been laid in a narrow gravelled alley to the north of a building (MCC547) beneath which it passed.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.119.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 9:56AM