Element record MCC633 - Late Roman Ditch at Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Late Roman ditch discovered during excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9919 2516 (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 substantial late Roman ditch was discovered. The ditch formed the latest and eastern most section of a system of drainage (see MCC630 and MCC632) situated along the south side of the main Colchester to London street (MCC475) and probably drained into the late Roman town ditch (MCC659).<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 4:20PM