Element record MCC770 - Early Roman 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 99493 25083 (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 drain was discovered lying along the east end of the south wall of Barrack Block MCC753. The drain consisted of a neatly-cut trench with vertical sides although there was no trace of decayed wood. At the western end of the drain was a short north-south slot which ended in the probable water-main (MCC768). Its function is obscure.<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.44.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 11:33AM