Local List: Archaeological remains within the area of the historic walled town, Colchester (DCC26098)
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| Grade | Monument |
|---|---|
| Authority | Colchester Borough Council |
| Date assigned | 24 August 2020 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Within Colchester’s historic town centre, there are deep and often well-preserved stratified archaeological deposits, spanning 2000 years. These survive below buildings as well as in open areas within the walled town. Such archaeological deposits are exceptionally rare.
The area of the walled town was adopted onto the Local List by the Local Plan Committee on 24/08/20.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9971 2528 (959m by 595m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 20 2020 4:31PM