Probable section of 4th century town wall at Newmarket Road (GC4), Great Chesterford (EHER 13907)
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Summary
Watching brief on a pipeline in Newmarket Road revealed a chalky rubble horizon 0.55m below the modern road surface.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5050 4308 (30m by 30m) Using grid references given in <1>. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1989. Watching brief.
Watching brief on a pipeline in Newmarket Road revealed a chalky rubble horizon 0.55m below the modern road surface, between points TL 5049 4310 and TL 5052 4307 (west of 'Walcot' and 'Flint Cottage', Carmen Street). It was probably the lower part of the Roman town wall which lies directly below Newmarket road at this point. At the north end, outside 'Walcot', the wall appeared to be of thicker and sturdier construction. Whether this implies any architectural detail, such as a gate, is not clear. <1>
See also <2>.
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54