Site Event/Activity record ECC3984 - Archaeological monitoring and recording at 1 Mossfield Close, Colchester, 2017
Location
| Location | 1 Mossfield Close, Colchester, CO3 3RG |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9801 2494 (10m by 11m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
May and September 2017
Description
Archaeological monitoring and recording was undertaken in May 2017 during the groundworks for a new rear extension and front porch (CBC planning application 170086). 19.5m of foundation trench, 0.50m wide x 0.95-1.0m deep, was excavated. The foundation for the porch measured 5.7m long x 0.4m in wide x 0.9m deep. The exposed deposit profile comprised 0.18-0.25m of topsoil above c.0.7-0.8m of post-medieval/modern subsoil. Natural sands and gravels were encountered at c.1.0m below ground level. No archaeological features were revealed.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC73119 Watching Brief Report: Hicks, Elliott. 2017. Archaeological recording at 1 Mossfield Close, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RG. CAT Report 1112.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2017 3:29PM