Monument record MCC824 - Street of Roman Legionary Fortress, Colchester
Summary
Roman east-west military street, recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99522 25061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | THE HOLY TRINITY |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During excavations at Culver Street in 1981-2 & 1984-5 (ECC337), traces of an east-west military street were excavated which lay to the east of the via principalis (MCC760), west of a north-south military street (MCC781) and between two military buildings (MCC776 and MCC778). The street was represented by an area of gravel metalling.<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. fig.3.11.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2017 11:56AM