Element record MCC777 - Roman timber-lined drain, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman timber-lined drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5,

Location

Grid reference TL 99540 25099 (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 found situated along the southern side of the east-west street (MON536) on the north side of a building (MCC776). The drain consisted of a square-cut trench with traces of timber lining along one side. The other timbers were probably removed during demolition of the adjacent building (MCC776) suggesting the dain was directly associated with it. Part of the drain was set between the north-east corner of the building and a shallower drain which led from a building to the north (MCC775) and passed under the street metalling between the two buildings. Both drains appeared to have been in use concurrently.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.55-56.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2017 12:10PM

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