Element Group record MCC740 - Roman and Medieval Element Group, Lion Walk, Colchester
Summary
Roman and medieval robber trenches, recorded during excavations at Lion Walk between 1971-4.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99685 25060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Early Roman Colonia - 61 AD? to 100 AD?)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Early Medieval Colchester II. to Medieval Colchester I. - 1000 AD? to 1200 AD?)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Medieval Colchester I. - 1200 AD? to 1300 AD?)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Medieval Colchester I. - 1100 AD? to 1200 AD?)
- PIT (Early Medieval Colchester II. to Medieval Colchester I. - 1000 AD? to 1200 AD?)
Full Description
Robber trenches of 11th century date, Robber trenches of 12th century date, Robber trenches of 13th century date.
Roman Buildings 4 & 5 were robbed AD 60-100.
11th-12th century pit LF266 (Site J).
At the Lion Walk excavations 1971-4 the robber trenches were nearly all of 11th or 12th century origin although a few may have belonged to the 13th century.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC100 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.75.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 9:33AM