Element record MCC84 - Roman wall foundation, Vineyard Press Site, Colchester
Summary
Roman short length of foundation overlaying natural sand, recorded during excavations in 1989-90.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99670 25284 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST MARTIN |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
0.5m thick deposits relating to mid 1st-mid 2nd century and sealed by thin layer of burnt material and make-up material of following building phase (see MCC80). Only substantial feature was a short length of foundation approximately 0.5m in depth. West face consisted of septaria blocks set in mortar.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC192 Article in serial: Benfield, Stephen and Garrod, Simon. 1992. Two recently-discovered Roman buildings in Colchester. Essex Archaeology and History Vol. 23, 25-38. pp.27-28.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 10:14AM