Element record MCC795 - Roman drain across east-west footway of post-Boudican Colonia, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99462 25096 (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 timber-lined drain was discovered cutting across an east-west footway on the south side of the street (MCC733). This drained from the north-west corner of a building (MCC793) towards the street. It was succeeded by another timber-lined drain (MCC796).<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.67.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2017 2:31PM