Element record MCC552 - Roman well IV at Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined well at Sheepen, recorded during the 1930s excavations.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98513 25797 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A timber-lined well, a fine example of shoulder-jointed framing. The average internal measurement is 2ft square, the plank-ends projecting up to 1ft. Five courses and parts of a sixth were found in situ.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC99 Monograph: Hawkes, C.F.C. and Hull, M.R.. 1947. Camulodunum: First Report on the Excavations at Colchester 1930-1939. p.76.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2016 8:06AM