Monument record MCC613 - Roman building, Balkerne Hill, Colchester

Summary

Roman building discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6.

Location

Grid reference TL 99158 25175 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish ST PETER
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

During excavations at Balkerne Lane in 1973-6 (ECC332), remnants of a Roman building were discovered. Only small parts of the building were excavated so that little is known about their plans or arrangements of rooms. A single plinth was located which formed the frontage of the building. No other plinths were found suggesting that the walls were set directly on the ground. Immediately north of the plinth was a gravelled area which was probably the floor of a room. Elsewhere the floors were constructed of daub.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.135.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 15 2016 12:31PM

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