Element record MCC790 - Roman drain along east-west street of pre-Boudican Colonia, Culver Street, Colchester
Summary
Roman timber-lined drain recorded along the north side of an E to W street during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9954 2511 (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 east-west timber-lined drain was discovered situated between the north side of an east-west street (MCC733) and the adjacent footway (MCC789). At its east end the drain linked up with a north-south drain (MCC791). The drain was destroyed in AD 60/1 but survived as charred timbers.<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.57.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2017 12:40PM