Site Event/Activity record ECC2568 - Watching brief at 60 East Hill (formally Jet petrol filling station), Colchester, 2003-4
Location
| Location | 60 East Hill, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 00496 25298 (point) |
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
September 2003 and July 2004
Description
2003: observation of one trench approximately 1m x 3m in size and 1m in depth, in the south-eastern corner of site. This trench had been dug to drain contaminated water from the site. The section showed modern sand and gravel hogging overlaying black contaminated soil. It was not possible to see any archaeological features. <1>
2004: observation of external drain trenches dug along the southern edge of the site. They were approximately 0.8m deep. Natural ground was not reached. Modern hogging overlaying black contaminated ground was observed again. Roman tile was visible but no features were observed. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC747 Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2004. CAT Report 282 - report on negative watching brief. CAT Report 282.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Oct 19 2015 1:12PM