Site Event/Activity record ECC3616 - Trial-trenched evaluation at Colchester Garrison Athletics Facility, Abbey Field, Colchester, 2012
Location
| Location | Colchester Garrison Athletics Facility, Abbey Field, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 994 243 (24m by 29m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
January 2012
Description
Two 7m-long trial trenches (T1 and T2) were excavated by Colchester Archaeological Trust in an area of open ground between the all-weather pitch and the athletics track at the Garrison Athletics Facility, in advance of the construction of a new sports pavilion (CBC planning application F/COL/11/2172). <1>
Substantial deposits of topsoil were observed to a depth of 600mm. Archaeological features were encountered at 650-700mm below ground level. Archaeological activity consisted of an undated linear feature (F4), a ditch containing Roman tile (F2) and a pit (F1) with a single handmade (organic-tempered) Anglo-Saxon pottery sherd.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72722 Evaluation Report: Lister, C. and Holloway, B.. 2012. Archaeological evaluation at Colchester Garrison Athletics Facility, Abbey Field, Colchester, Essex January 2012. CAT Report 634.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2016 4:13PM