Site Event/Activity record ECC2977 - Archaeological monitoring of the northern footpath along Napier Road, Colchester
Location
| Location | Napier Road, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 99 24 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
May-June 2011
Description
Archaeological monitoring (watching brief) was undertaken by CAT during the enlargement and resurfacing of the footpath, and trench for cable ducts, along the northern side of Napier Road. The total length of the area investigated was approximately 180 m. This extended from the crossroads with Flagstaff Road, Circular Road East and Circular Road North eastwards to the access road into the newly-formed car park at the corner of Mersea Road and Napier Road. In order to avoid damage to the circus-related deposits to the east of the entrance, the line of the trench was diverted through areas of modern disturbance along the southern edge of the footpath. In the most archaeologically sensitive areas the trench was dug by hand.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC1138 EXCAV REPORT: Wightman, A., Shimmin, D., Benfield, S. and Masefield, R.. 2014. Stages 2 & 3 archaeological monitoring and excavation on the Napier Road car parks and footpath (GAL Area B1b and C2), Colchester Garrison, Essex. CAT report 652.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2015 12:11PM