Monument record MCC674 - Early Roman Building (CAT Building 7), Lion Walk, Colchester
Summary
Early Roman structure with evidence of metalworking (CAT Building 7), recorded during the major excavations, 1971-4.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99667 25092 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Traces of a building from the Legionary Fortress, obscured by later building. The principal elements consist of pits, gullies and a substantial quantity of dumped sand and sandy clay around the middle of the site with evidence of metalworking nearby. The building is thought to have been only about 6m wide and the only internal features located were stake holes, found mainly in the southern half of the building.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.35.
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2016 2:39PM