Monument record MCC1564 - Roman Element Group, Temple of Claudius Precinct Wall, Colchester
Summary
Late Roman gullies south of Temple of Claudius precinct wall, recorded in 1964.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 99846 25227 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (4)
- GULLY (Late Roman Colonia - 350 AD? to 409 AD? (at some time))
- GULLY (Late Roman Colonia - 350 AD? to 409 AD? (at some time))
- POST HOLE (Colchester Roman Fortress to Pre-Boudican Roman Colchester - 43 AD? to 60 AD? (at some time))
- POST HOLE (Colchester Roman Fortress to Pre-Boudican Roman Colchester - 43 AD? to 60 AD? (at some time))
Full Description
Two early Roman post-holes close to the remains of a timber wall (defined by a beam impression F13; see MCC1563), and possibly associated with it, and two late Roman gullies situated to the south of Temple of Claudius precinct wall were defined during investigations in 1964.<1>
Also several late Anglo-Saxon slots suggesting re-use of the blind arch of the temple precinct arcade.<2>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC51 Article in serial: Hebditch, Max. 1971. Excavations on the south side of the temple precinct at Colchester.. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society Vol. 3, 115-130. p.117.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 24 2018 2:35PM