Element record MCC621 - Roman oven, Balkerne Hill, Colchester

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference TL 9915 2518 (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 between 1973-6 (ECC332), a Roman oven (CAT feature NF115) was discovered situated to the rear of a building (MCC615) situated on the north side of the main Colchester to London road (MCC475). The oven may have been contained within the building.<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 12:15PM

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