Monument record MCC726 - Anglo-Saxon Hut 1, Lion Walk, Colchester

Summary

Anglo-Saxon Hut 1, Lion Walk, recorded during the excavations at Lion Walk between 1971-4.

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Grid reference TL 99688 25065 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Anglo-Saxon Hut built against the ruin of a Roman buildings. The finds suggested that the structure could have been a weaving shed. The pottery recovered suggested a date around 6th-7th century. Detailed description provided in report.<1><2>
See also MCC727.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 1: Aspects of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Colchester. 1. pp.1-2.
  • <2> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. pp.73-75.

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Jan 23 2017 9:11AM

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