Site Event/Activity record ECC3757 - Archaeological monitoring and recording at 23 Sussex Road, Colchester, 2016

Location

Location 23 Sussex Road, Colchester, CO3 3QH
Grid reference Centred TL 98399 25054 (5m by 3m)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

Date

June 2016

Map

Description

Archaeological monitoring and recording was undertaken by Colchester Archaeological Trust during the groundworks (trenches measuring 6.2m long x 0.6m wide x 1.2m deep) for a rear extension (CBC application 152230). No archaeological features or finds were defined. A large modern feature (F1), probably a pit, was identified sealed beneath subsoil/made ground L2. Natural orange/brown sand (L4) was identified at a depth 1.2m below current ground level.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Watching Brief Report: Pooley, Laura. 2016. Archaeological monitoring and recording at 23 Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QH. CAT Report 967.

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Record last edited

May 13 2020 8:19AM

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