Monument record MCC7820 - St Mary's Steps, West side of Roman Town
Summary
Remains of the Roman West postern at St Mary's Steps were found to be a drain though used for access in medieval and later times.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9923 2508 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Remains of the Roman West postern at St Mary's Steps were found to be a drain though used for access in medieval and later times. <1> <2> <3> At some unknown date the wall over the drain cracked and made access possible. St Mary's Steps were constructed presumably to make access easier. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SEX36612 DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. pg324-8.
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS cards. TL92NE4.17, 1976.
- <3> SEX35508 DESC TEXT: Crummy, P in Wilson, DR. 1973. Roman Britain in 1972. Vol 4, p.304.
- <4> SEX35512 Artifact: Brooks, H. 1988. PERS COMM by Brooks, H.
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM