Site Event/Activity record ECC687 - Excavations at the Joslin/Tesco site, High Street, Colchester, 1960
Location
| Location | High Street, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 9978 2523 (point) |
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Colchester Archaeological Group
Date
1960
Description
Excavation followed the demolition during the winter of 1959/60 of premises occupying a corner of the High Street and Maidenburgh Street. Excavation was restricted to the west, north and east of the site only as the central area was spanned by steel girders. The excavation was taken to an average depth of 4 feet, which according to L. Gant was insufficient to record a true section. The investigations revealed evidence of the former post medieval structures of the site, including cellars.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC153 Serial: Colchester Archaeological Group. 1960. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin 3, part 3. 3. pp.26-27.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC164 108 High Street, Colchester (site of) (Monument)
Record last edited
Oct 7 2016 2:34PM