Monument record MCC779 - Roman street of Legionary Fortress, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman E to W military street recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99537 25102 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | THE HOLY TRINITY |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street in 1981-2 & 1984-5 (ECC337), an east-west military street was excavated which lay to the east of the via principalis (MCC760), west of a north-south military street (MCC781) and between two military buildings (MCC775 and MCC776). A ditch ran along the streets northern edge.
The street was well metalled with layers of packed gravel and sand. It was replaced by a new street (MCC733) on a different alignment, following the foundation of the colonia in AD 49.<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.43.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 12:16PM