Monument record MCC631 - Early Roman Road running through Sheepen Dyke entrance, Colchester
Summary
Early Roman Road running south west-north east through Sheepen Dyke, recorded during excavations between 1930-39.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9849 2555 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman Road I at Sheepen, running East-West through the entrance of the dyke. Its gravel surface was typically thin and hard and, inside of its actual edges, never cambered. The line of the Road was traced for about 60m, from just to the West of Sheepen Dyke's entrance to a large sand pit which cut its course to the East of the dyke.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC99 Monograph: Hawkes, C.F.C. and Hull, M.R.. 1947. Camulodunum: First Report on the Excavations at Colchester 1930-1939. p.88.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 4:22PM