Monument record MCC1078 - Roman footway along the west side of Insula 35, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman footway, aligned N to S, recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99509 25091 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
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 north-south footway was discovered situated between the former via principalis (MCC760) and a large Roman house (MCC923). The footway formed a passage along the west side of the house and continued around the northern side (see MCC1076). The south end of the passage on the west side of the house was open whilst at the north end there was a cross wall. The foundation of the west wall of the passage on the west side incorporated an arched masonry drain and a timber drain ran down the middle of the passage taking waste away from the house to the east (MCC923).<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. p.105.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 20 2017 9:11AM

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