Monument record MCC926 - Roman corn-drying oven, Insula 35 at Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman corn-drying oven discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9953 2504 (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 corn-drying oven was discovered within an area of cultivation (MCC855) in Insula 35. The oven was cut into cultivated soil overlying an earlier stone-built granary building (MCC925). The oven was a free-standing structure built of broken tile bonded with sandy clay. The backfill contained several sherds of Anglo-Saxon pottery dated to the 6th or 7th centuries (see MCC2592), suggesting that it survived as a ruin until the 6th or 7th century when the remains were finally demolished or collapsed.<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.108-112.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2016 10:17AM