Monument record MCC1133 - 16th century building (CAT Building 150), 7-15 Long Wyre Street, Colchester
Summary
16th century building (CAT Building 150), Long Wyre Street, recorded during excavations in 1979.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99786 25128 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (7)
- BUILDING (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1700 AD?)
- OVEN (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- CESS PIT (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- CESS PIT (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- CESS PIT (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- CESS PIT (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
- DRAIN (Medieval Colchester II. to Post Medieval Colchester 1 - 1500 AD? to 1600 AD?)
Full Description
16th century building identified during excavations at Long Wire Street, 1979. The principal element of CAT Building 150 was a rear wing; the positions of the walls of which were indicated by shallow robber trenches. The surviving features reflect many of the domestic activities which took place at the rear of houses of the medieval period, these included an oven, drains and cess pits.<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. p.361.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 18 2017 11:13AM