Monument record MCC99 - Street of Legionary Fortress, Colchester
Summary
Roman Legionary fortress street? short stretch of north-south street metalling, probably of pre-Boudican date, recorded during excavations between 1986 and 1989.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99612 25269 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| 1848 Parish | ST RUNWALD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
During excavations at Angel Yard (ECC105), a short stretch of street metalling was discovered, 0.3m thick, probably of pre-Boudican date and perhaps belonging to a north-south military street. Evidence for the eastern footway of the colonial street had apparently been terraced away.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC49 Article in serial: Shimmin, Don and Carter, G. (CAT). 1996. Excavations at Angel Yard, High Street, Colchester, 1986 and 1989. p.37.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 19 2017 1:10PM