Element record MCC634 - Roman timber-lined? Drain, Balkerne Hill, Colchester
Summary
Roman drain discovered at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99157 25166 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST PETER |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations at Balkerne Lane between 1973-6 (ECC332), a drain was discovered situated along the south side of a building (MCC614) to the north of the main Colchester to London road (MCC475). The drain appeared to have been a westward continuation of a timber-lined drain (see MCC617).<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 4:17PM