| Title: |
The mansio and other sites in the south-eastern sector of Caesaromagus |
| Series: |
Council for British Archaeology Research Reports
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| Volume: |
66
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| Publication Type: |
Monograph (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
Ramparts, ditches, a road, and a well represent a sequence of rapid change (?series of forts) not earlier than AD 60/5. The 'small town' began developing from c AD 120 with the large timber courtyard mansio and houses along the London-Colchester road. Replacement in stone of the mansio came in 130, and one wing was fired in mid-3rd century. The baths and circular lacomicum may predate the earliest mansio. At about 150 a well was the focus of a series of ?ritual shafts with much faunal material. Town defences were built c 160-75 on land cleared of commercial buildings, but were levelled by c 220. There was widespread burning at end of 2nd century. N of the mansio was 2nd century occupation, 3rd century burials and pits, and a hoard of jet jewellery (first half of 4th). F B |
| Author: |
Paul J Drury
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| Year of Publication: |
1988
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| ISBN: |
0 906780 52 7 |
| Subjects / Periods: |
| 3rd Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Mid3rd Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Ad 120 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 4th F B (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1988
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| Source: |
BIAB
(British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))
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| Created Date: |
05 Dec 2008 |
