Element record MCC791 - Roman drain across an east-west footway of the pre-Boudican Colonia, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99555 25116 (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, a north-south timber drain was discovered running across an east -west footway of the pre-Boudican Colonia (MCC789). At its south end it linked up with an east-west drain running alongside a street (MCC733). The drain's timber survived in situ.<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.57.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2017 2:54PM