Site Event/Activity record ECC2630 - An archaeological watching brief in the Upper Castle Park, Colchester, 2002
Location
| Location | Upper Castle Park, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 99979 25341 (125m by 266m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
May 2002
Description
An archaeological watching brief was carried out on two acres of cable trenching in Upper Castle Park: the putting green and Hollytrees Museum. Residual Roman pottery and tile were recorded but no archaeological features were observed, and it is thought that the trenches were not dug deep enough to impact archaeological deposits (the trenches were 0.4m wide x 0.5-0.6m deep). A length of cable trenching was also monitored outside the Natural History Museum opposite Castle Park, but this was only 0.2m deep and only modern deposits were observed.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC772 Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2002. An archaeological watching brief on cable trenches at the putting green and outside Hollytrees Museum, Upper Castle Park and outside the Natural History Museum, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 191.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2018 3:44PM