Element record MCC630 - Roman timber-lined drain, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined drain discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9917 2515 (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 timber-lined drain was discovered situated along the south side of the main Colchester to London street (MCC475). The drain was detected at four locations where faint traces of decayed wood were found but no nails. The drain was 0.6m across and 0.3m deep. It was laid out to pass within 0.2m of the foot of the north wall of a strip-house (MCC589). The drain was succeeded by a second more complicated phase of drainage (see MCC632, MCC633, MCC634).<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 14 2016 4:26PM