Site Event/Activity record ECC2543 - An archaeological watching brief during munitions clearance at Colchester Garrison, Colchester, 2003
Location
| Location | Colchester Garrison, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99297 23204 (457m by 440m) (Approximate) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
July to October 2003
Description
During a watching brief on ordnance clearance work, within Areas C and F of the Colchester Garrison development site, a number of WW1 military practice trenches (and other related features) were recorded.
Due to time constraints, analysis of these complex features is at present incomplete. However, preliminary assessment has enabled interim conclusions to be drawn, due to the similarity of the Garrison features to examples cited in two specialist publications. In addition, examples of related features (including two sappers' 'practice tunnels' and an apparent trench-drainage feature) were also identified. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC704 Watching Brief Report: Tyler, Stephen and Brooks, Howard (CAT). 2003. An archaeological watching brief on munitions clearance at Colchester Garrison, Essex. CAT Report 246.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECC2659 Evaluation of Garrison Redevelopment Project, Colchester, 2006 (Ref: ECC2659)
Record last edited
Oct 15 2015 2:18PM