Footings trenches for a new dwelling south of the existing house at 41 Castle Road, Colchester, Essex revealed Roman stratigraphy at several points. One thick, gravely layer was seen, but not in the correct place to be the Roman street dividing insulae 7 and 8 of the Roman town (which should run west of the property). It is presumably a yard or pathway. Other details included a possible clay floor, a post hole, and another metalled area. A few finds of Roman brick / tile and pottery were collected, but none were stratified. <1>