Monument record MCC601 - Roman building, Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
2nd-3rd century Roman building, Sheepen, recorded during the 1930s excavations.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98391 25430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
In Region V, towards Sheepen Springs, final trenching in 1939 disclosed that there had been a Roman building or buildings intensively occupied in the 2nd & 3rd centuries. The building was situated to the north of two large, Roman clay extraction pits.<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.121.
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2016 8:34AM