Site Event/Activity record ECC2986 - Archaeological evaluation of the Roman Circus at Colchester Garrison, Colchester, 2005
Location
| Location | Colchester Garrison, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 994 245 (213m by 74m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
February to March 2005
Description
Seven trial trenches were opened during the course of the filming of the 2005 Channel 4 Time Team Special (No. 24, Britain's Lost Roman Circus) but several trenches were subsequently extended in order to provide further information.<1><2>
The Time Team trenches were positioned along the projected line of the Roman circus (as indicated by Areas C1, C2 and J1) - on the north-western edge of Area J1 East, in the grounds of the Sergeant's Mess, in the grounds of the Army Education Centre and in close to the Garrison Sports Pitch. The trenches successfully located part of the cavea walls of the Roman circus, the starting gates and the central barrier.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCC822 EXCAV REPORT: Pooley, L., Holloway, B., Crummy, P. (CAT) and Masefield, R. (RPS Grp). 2006. Assessment report on the archaeological investigations carried out on Areas C1, C2, E, J1, O, Q and S1 of the Alienated Land, Colchester Garrison, including the Time Team trenches and the Alienated Land watching brief. CAT report 361, p.49 & Fig. 8.
- <2> SCC1140 EXCAV REPORT: Pooley, L., Crummy, P., Shimmin, D., Brooks., H., Holloway, B. and Masefield, R.. 2011. Archaeological investigations on the 'Alienated Land', Colchester Garrison, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 412, pp.70-71 & Figs. 1.59-1.61.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Apr 19 2016 9:01AM