Element Group record MCC2214 - Roman midden, 54-55 Crowhurst Road, Colchester

Summary

Roman midden, 54-55 Crowhurst Road, recorded in 1988.

Location

Grid reference TL 99162 25052 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A watching brief was held during the excavation of contractors trenches on a small site at the rear of a plot between 54 and 55 Crowhurst Road and fronting onto Crowhurst Road and Manor Road. Observations revealed some evidence of probable Roman deposits. This consisted primarily of dump/midden deposits, approximately 0.25m thick, 0.8m below the modern ground level. The deposits were a mixed greenish brown sandy loam with oyster shells. The deposits sealed natural sand and were sealed by 'dark earth' topsoil. The deposits were most evident in the south-west corner of the site where pottery sherds were also recovered.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1985-1995. Colchester Archaeological Trust Unpublished Archive. 1/89a.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 26 2016 2:12PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.