Monument Number 378237 |
| Hob Uid: 378237 | |
Location :
Essex
Chelmsford
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : TL7094006320 |
| Summary : Excavations behind 21 Moulsham Street uncovered three Roman buildings, the first predated the Boudiccan revolt, the second was of 1st-2nd century AD date and the third of 3rd century AD date; 4th century AD drainage ditches were also found. A 14th century Medieval road and pottery were also found. |
More information : TL 70940632. Coin of Helena Augusta found by C Brett in 1946, whilst digging in Fulcher's orchard.
In his possession. (1)
Excavations directed by W Rodwell took place at the rear of No.21 Moulsham Street, which consisted of nearly one acre of orchard on a site where a coin (see authority 1) had been found in 1946. The site was to be partly destroyed by the inner relief road.
Three Roman buildings were recorded. The first predated the Boudiccan revolt of A.D. 61, the second was of 1st-2nd century in date and the third was dateable to the third century. A series of 4th century drainage ditches and gullies were also excavated.
The principal medieval feature was a road of 14th century date which had a uselife of no more than 100 years. A collection of medieval pottery was recovered. (2)
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