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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Type and Period (1)

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> 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

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