Monument record MCC866 - Roman Building (CAT Building 102), Insula 35 at Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99559 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 (ECC337), a Roman timber-framed building (CAT Building 102) was discovered situated on the south side of an east-west street (MON520) and to the east of the former via principalis (MCC760).
Interpretation of the building remains was complicated by the fact that the relevant remains had been largely removed by machine stripping.
The position of the frontage wall of this, and three other buildings (see MCC863, MCC865, MCC860) was indicated by a series of pits for posts. There was no clear evidence to suggest the footway (MCC788) between the frontage wall and the street had been an integral part of the buildings.
The probable position of the buildings east wall was shown by a line of three slots, one of which appears to have had a gravel packed foundation.<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. pp.72-73.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 11:49AM