Element record MCC765 - Roman Timber drain, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Early Roman timber drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99481 25052 (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 between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337), an early Roman timber drain was discovered situated in the street (MCC763) on the south side of the barrack building (MCC755). The drain ran from east-west with fragments of the timber lining surviving as charred wood. The drain could not be excavated so it in unknown whether it was military or civilian in origin.<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 9:57AM