Monument record MCC876 - Roman building (CAT Building 109), Insula 27 at Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman building (CAT Building 109) was discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99541 25117 (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 109) was examined. The building was identified through a single distinctive gravel-packed pit 'which were a constructional feature of many of the buildings erected in Flavian Colchester'. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.73-75.

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Record last edited

Nov 30 2016 1:36PM

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