Element record MCC1125 - Medieval oven, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Medieval oven discovered during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99557 25108 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

During excavations in Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5 (ECC337) a medieval oven was discovered. The remains of the oven took the form of a long pit less than 0.2m deep. The sides and base were lined with clay and had been extensively burnt with use.<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.123.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2016 12:12PM

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