Monument record MCC787 - Roman building of the pre-Boudican Colonia (CAT Building 92), Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-framed building of the pre-Boudican colonia recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99525 25048 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | THE HOLY TRINITY |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337), the remains of at least one timber-framed building were examined although their dating and interpretation were problematic. The remains consisted of a collection of features which lay east of the via principalis (MCC760), south of another building (MCC786) and on the site of an earlier military building (MCC778).
The most distinctive features were two construction trenches which appeared to be secondary although they were essentially military in character. Other features which may have been contemporary include three slots, two possible hearths and part of a mortar-gravel surface.<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.59.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 12:36PM