Site Event/Activity record ECC2668 - Archaeological watching briefs and excavation in Balkerne Passage and Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, 2006

Location

Location Balkerne Passage and Balkerne Gardens, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TL 99301 25215 (87m by 50m)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

Date

August to November 2006

Map

Description

Two archaeological watching briefs were held on the excavation of two pipe trenches in connection with the rebuilding of the Mercury Flats residential block. These revealed a number of Roman wall lines, floors and gravel surfaces. Later, the site of the lift-shaft pit for the new Mercury Flats building was hand-excavated. A Roman wall foundation and a gravel surface were identified. Finds included a significant quantity of late Roman pottery. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Brooks, Howard (CAT). 2006. Archaeological watching briefs and an excavation in Balkerne Passage and Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex June - November 2006. CAT Report 395.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Roman building, 5 Balkerne Gardens, Colchester (Monument)
  • Roman oven, 5 Balkerne Gardens, Colchester (Element)

Record last edited

Mar 22 2016 11:57AM

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