Site Event/Activity record ECC570 - Anglia Water authority site, Balkerne Hill, Colchester, 1983
Location
| Location | Balkerne Hill, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9917 2544 (14m by 9m) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd
Date
1983
Description
Trial trenches were excavated to establish the existence and extent of archaeological deposits on the construction site of new offices for the waterworks at the foot of Balkerne Hill. Initially the west and north sides of a large pit were checked revealing a thick dump layer. Two trenches were then dug to establish the extent of this layer. A third trench measuring 2.5 x1 metre was excavated and helped establish the Roman levels at a height of around 7.0m O.D., 3m below the ground level of the surrounding reservoir. The lowest Roman levels appeared to rest on waterlogged gravels.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC101 Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. pp.1024-1025.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC1509 Roman coins and pottery at the Anglian Water Authority Offices, Balkerne Hill, Colchester (Find Spot)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2016 1:43PM