Site Event/Activity record ECC2128 - Soil survey at Glisson Square, Colchester, 1979

Location

Location Glisson Square, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TL 9797 2357 (30m by 89m)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Borough Council, Highways & Engineering

Date

November 1979

Map

Description

Two trial holes were dug in order to examine the buried strata below the site of two infill housing schemes at Glisson Square, Colchester. Both trenches revealed silty sand overlying sandy gravel. Nothing of archaeological significance was noted.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Soil Survey Report: Colchester Borough Council, Highways & Engineering. 1979. Soil Survey at Glisson Square, 1979.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Feb 9 2016 10:33AM

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