Monument record MCC763 - Roman Street of Legionary Fortress, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman E to W military street recorded during excavations at Culver Street 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99482 25051 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | THE HOLY TRINITY |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street in 1981-2 & 1984-5 (ECC337), an E to W military street was discovered which lay to the west of the via principalis (MCC760), and between two Barrack Blocks (MCC755 and MCC756). The gravel metalling of the street could not be excavated but was cut by an east-west timber drain (MCC765) and an east-west slot.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.47.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 21 2017 9:49AM