Element record MCC771 - Early Roman timber? drain, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Early Roman drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99484 25026 (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 cutting into the metalling of an east-west street (MCC764). The drain consisted of a narrow east-west slot although no evidence for a timber lining could be found.<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.49.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 11:34AM