Element Group record MCC10070 - Undated trackway and probable late Iron Age pit at Stanway School Playing Fields, Winstree Road, Stanway
Summary
Limited trial-trenched evaluation in 2004 on Stanway School playing field (now Woden Avenue) defined undated parallel ditches aligned NW-SE (also defined by aerial photography), probably defining a trackway, as well as an undated post-hole and a pit contained three abraded sherds of probable Late Iron Age (or possibly earlier Bronze Age pottery). No further investigation was undertaken in advance or during the housing development.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9610 2391 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Trenches 3 and 4 (in the east part of the site) both revealed two parallel ditches aligned NW-SE, and which may represent an early trackway (defined by aerial photography). In Trench 3, two ditches, F1012 (c.1.80m wide x 0.18m deep) and F1014 (c.1.80m wide x 0.24m deep), were defined, 3.0m apart. In Trench 4, the two ditches were 4.20m apart; F1004 was 1.60m wide x 0.20m and F1006 was 1.80m wide x 0.32m deep. No finds were recovered from any of the excavated ditch segments.
Trench 3 also revealed an undated post-hole F1008 and a pit F1010, the latter containing three abraded sherds of probable Iron Age date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC73036 Evaluation Report: Williamson, Iain. 2004. Stanway School Playing Fields, Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex. An Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2016 8:24AM