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)

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> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 3: Excavations at Lion Walk, Balkerne Lane and Middleborough, Colchester, Essex. 3. p.75.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 9:33AM

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