Site Event/Activity record ECC2676 - Archaeological excavation at St Helena School, Colchester, 2006
Location
| Location | St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 98949 25811 (13m by 14m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
June 2006
Description
An archaeological excavation took place of the foundation trench for an extension to the drama block at St Helena’s School in June 2006. The foundation trench for the extension was excavated using a mechanical excavator with a flat ditching bucket to remove the topsoil. This was carried out under archaeological supervision. From this level, archaeological excavation proceeded by hand. The investigation revealed pits, ditches and a gully all dating from c.AD 5-60, sealed by between 600mm and 750mm of topsoil. The type of pottery and the presence of animal bone, slag, daub and Roman tile suggest domestic and industrial use similar to that identified as a result of the previous investigations at Sheepen. <1>
The work followed the excavation of three evaluation test pits in November 2005.<2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC819 EXCAV REPORT: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2006. An archaeological excavation of a foundation trench at the drama block, St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 384.
- <2> SCC1015 Evaluation Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2005. An archaeological evaluation of St Helena School Drama Block, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex November 2005. CAT Report 351.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Record last edited
Apr 6 2016 11:29AM