Site Event/Activity record ECC2202 - Site investigation at Haven Road, Colchester, 1986
Location
| Location | Haven Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 0218 2378 (point) |
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
May Gurney (Technical Services Ltd)
Date
October-November 1986
Description
Two boreholes were sunk on the site of a proposed quay wall at the Hythe, Colchester. Light cable percussion techniques were employed together with 150 mm temporary casing. The boreholes revealed made ground resting on alluvial deposits which were underlain by sand and gravel. This in turn overlay what was thought to be the London Clay. Groundwater was recorded at a standing level of 3.4 and 3.9 m A.O.D.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC528 Soil Survey Report: Gurney, May (Technical Service Ltd.). 1986. Site investigation at Haven Road, Colchester. Report No. 43896.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2016 8:15AM