Hassall, M. W C. and Rhodes, J. F. (1974). Excavations of Roman and medieval levels at the New Market Hall, Gloucester, 1966-7. Trans Bristol Gloucestershire Archaeol Soc 93. Vol 93, pp. 15-100.

Title:

Excavations of Roman and medieval levels at the New Market Hall, Gloucester, 1966-7

Issue:

Trans Bristol Gloucestershire Archaeol Soc 93

Series:

Transactions of the Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society

Volume:

Page Start/End:

15 - 100

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Journal

Abstract:

Conclusive proof was obtained of an earlier legionary fortress underlying the colonia, with the excavation of half a barrack block and recovery of legionary equipment. The fortress was occupied from after AD 64/6 until later Flavian times, when the garrison may have gradually withdrawn to Caerleon. Construction of the colonia appears to have followed directly, ie. not as late as the AD 96/8 date conventionally assumed. Towards mid-2nd century occupation was patchy, but 4th century prosperity and full population is evident. Some post-Roman use of the derelict area is seen, but a gap follows until 11th century. Catalogued are RB and medieval pottery, metalwork, bone, glass, stamped tile, etc.

Author:

Mark W C Hassall
John F Rhodes

Year of Publication:

1974

Subjects / Periods:

Roman (Auto Detected Temporal)

Ad 646 Until Later Flavian (Auto Detected Temporal)

11th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Fortress (Auto Detected Subject)

Colonia (Auto Detected Subject)

Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal)

Pottery Metalwork Bone Glass Stamped Tile (Auto Detected Subject)

Source:

BIAB (British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))

Created Date:

05 Dec 2008