Element Group record MCC2219 - Medieval or Post Medieval pit, Royal Mail Depot, Moorside, Colchester

Summary

Medieval or Post Medieval pit, recorded during a watching brief in 1993.

Location

Grid reference TM 00779 25247 (point)
Map sheet TM02NW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A watching brief was held during the construction of a new sorting office on the east bank of the River Colne, approximately 80m south of the present East Bridge. Near the northern boundary an area adjacent to Grays Cottages was cut by a medieval or later pit extending to a depth of 2.5m.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd. 1985-1995. Colchester Archaeological Trust Unpublished Archive. 3/93c.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 27 2018 7:54AM

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