Site Event/Activity record ECC2473 - An archaeological watching brief at 22-24 High Street, Colchester, 2000

Location

Location 22-24 High Street, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TL 9954 2516 (20m by 46m)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

Date

April 2000

Map

Description

A watching brief was undertaken during pile capping at 22-24 High Street, in preparation for the new Superdrug store. Sections 7-12 were recorded, with section 7 producing a 13th century coin and canister. Three walls were identified, all undated but likely to be Medieval rather than Roman.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> EXCAV REPORT: Brooks, Howard (CAT). 2001. An archaeological excavation and watching brief 22-24 High Street, Colchester. CAT rep 101. p12-13.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • 13th century coin and lead canister, 22-24 High Street, Colchester (Find Spot)

Record last edited

Mar 14 2016 9:05AM

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