Site Event/Activity record ECC2672 - An archaeological watching brief at Kingsmead House, 108 Straight Road, Colchester, 2004-5

Location

Location Kingsmead House, 108 Straight Road, Colchester
Grid reference Centred TL 96601 24257 (75m by 72m) (Approximate)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

Date

July 2004 to February 2005

Map

Description

A watching brief was carried out during the groundwork phase for a residential development consisting of three new blocks at Kingsmead House – Block A, Block B and Block C (the latter being the gatehouse). The development site, which measured 56m x 54m, was formerly occupied by the Royal Eastern Counties Hospital. Intermittent monitoring visits were made archaeologist during the excavation of strip footings. The work revealed a single undated feature, probably a ditch, which is approximately 26m east of the line of the Shrub End Dyke. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Orr, Kate and Brooks, Howard (CAT). 2006. An archaeological watching brief at Kingsmead House, 108 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex July 2004 - February 2005. CAT Report 381.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Undated ditch, Kingsmead House, 108 Straight Road, Colchester (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 1 2016 2:02PM

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