Element record MCC623 - Roman ditch, Balkerne Lane, Colchester
Summary
Roman road ditch was discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9918 2504 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6 (ECC332), a Roman ditch was located along the north side of an east-west road (MCC616). It was at a slightly different angle to the road ditch to the east and may represent a change in direction of the road.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.138.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 15 2016 12:18PM