Monument record MCC738 - Roman street between Insula 35 & 36, Colchester
Summary
Roman north-south street of the Colonia, recorded during the excavations at Lion Walk between 1971-4.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9972 2509 (2m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
North-south street of the Roman Colonia running between Insulas 35 & 36. Excavated at Site U, Lion Walk excavation in 1971.<1>
During excavations at the Lion Walk Reformed Church (ECC378) in 1984, the metalling of a north-south street was found overlying the backfill of the legionary fortress ditch (MCC478). The street was bounded on its west side by an unusual drain (see MCC1334).<2>
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 9:28AM