Site Event/Activity record ECC4095 - Archaeological monitoring and recording at 50 Cambridge Road, Colchester, 2018
Location
| Location | 50 Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NR |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9844 2434 (15m by 11m) |
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
January-February 2018
Description
Archaeological monitoring was undertaken in 2018 during the groundworks for two- and single-storey rear extensions (Colchester Borough Council planning application 171989). Foundation trenches, 19.75m long (in total) x 0.6m wide, were excavated to a depth of 0.9-1.1m. Three layers were recorded: modern topsoil (L1, c.0.22-0.24m thick), subsoil (L2, c.0.35-0.36m thick) and natural (L3, sand), encountered at a depth of 0.58-0.6m below ground level. In addition, a soakaway, 1.2m long x 1.2m wide, was excavated to a depth of 1.2m through L1, L2 and L3. A drainage run measuring 5m long x 0.3m wide was excavated to a depth of 0.3m through L1 and L2. No archaeological remains were encountered.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC73257 Watching Brief Report: Hicks, Elliott. 2018. Archaeological monitoring at 50 Cambridge Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NR. CAT Report 1228.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2018 9:54AM