Site Event/Activity record ECC3713 - Trial-trenched evaluation at Tollgate North, Colchester, 1996
Location
Location | Tollgate North, London Road, Colchester |
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Grid reference | Centred TL 948 246 (376m by 233m) |
Map sheet | TL92SW |
County | ESSEX |
Civil Parish | STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
1996
Description
22 trenches were excavated by Colchester Archaeological Trust across four areas of the site (1.5% sample of the 10 acre site).<1>
In Area 1, relatively late linear features were noted in trenches 1/F and 1/G. A prehistoric flint flake was recovered from ploughsoil in trench 1/L.
In Area 2, two interruptions were recorded: a small pit in trench 2/B and a field ditch with modern fill in trench 2/D.
A prehistoric flint scraper, recovered from the cover loam in trench 3/B, Area 3.
No features or finds were defined in Area 4.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC72799 Evaluation Report: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1996. Colchester Archaeological Trust Field Projects: Archaeological Evaluation at Tollgate North, Colchester. CAT Report 96-3c.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2016 2:09PM