Site Event/Activity record ECC4268 - Trial-trenched evaluation of former Orchard off The Chase, Irvine Road, Colchester, 2018-2019

Location

Location Former Orchard off The Chase, Irvine Road, Colchester, CO3 3TR
Grid reference Centred TL 9805 2430 (36m by 79m)
Map sheet TL92SE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

Date

October 2018 and January 2019

Map

Description

An archaeological evaluation, comprising three trial-trenches each 30m long x 1.8m wide, was undertaken by Colchester Archaeological Trust in October 2018 and January 2019 at the former Orchard off the Chase, Irvine Road, Colchester, in advance of a planning application for the construction of a new residential development. Natural sands and gravels were encountered at a depth of 0.53-0.69m below current ground level. No archaeological remains were encountered.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Evaluation Report: Hicks, Elliott. 2020. Archaeological evaluation at the former Orchard off The Chase, Irvine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3TR. CAT Report 137.

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Record last edited

Apr 7 2020 11:00AM

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