Element record MCC774 - Early Roman drain, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Early Roman drain recorded during excavations between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99492 25097 (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), an early Roman drain was found situated along the southern side of the east-west street (MCC761). The drain consisted of a narrow gully which sloped gradually from west to east.<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.43.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2017 12:00PM

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