Monument record MCC605 - Romano-Celtic Temple, Sheepen, Colchester
Summary
Late 1st century AD Romano-Celtic Temple (Temple 2), St Helena School, recorded during excavations in 1935.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98859 25823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
The Colchester Excavation Committee excavated the site of a large Romano-Celtic temple at St Helena School in 1935 (See MCC604 for Precinct). The foundations were heavily robbed, the foundation trenches were full of chips of septaria and mortar, most of the latter very pink and of fine quality. Pottery of 1st-4th century date and black and white tesserae were recovered. See <1> for detailed report.
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Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Archaeological monitoring and recording at St Helena School, Colchester 2016 (Ref: ECC3872) (ECC3872)
- Event - Intervention: Excavations at Sheepen, Colchester, 1930 to 1939 (Ref: ECC328) (ECC328)
- Event - Interpretation: Heritage Statement: St Helena School, Colchester, 2015 (Ref: ECC2855) (ECC2855)
Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 1:36PM