Element record MCC2847 - Wall SE of St Botolph's Priory

Summary

Foundations of walls presumed to be monastic buildings were uncovered to the south east of the Priory.

Location

Grid reference TM 00016 24909 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Exploratory trenches were dug in part of the Britannia Works site which lies outside the scheduled area. This was done to determine whether the remains of the monastic buildings extended outside the scheduled area, and if these, or any other features, would be damaged by redevelopment. Two foundations with adjacent floors, presumably belonging to the priory, were located immediately to the south of the scheduled area at a depth of c. 1-1.4m. In the same area, waterlogged remains were also observed at a depth of 2m. No other archaeological features were found, due to the substantial depth of topsoil and the presence of underground chambers forming part of the Britannia works. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: The Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1988. Vol. 19 (Third Series) Essex Archaeology and History. Vol. 19. p.264.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 10 2016 9:24AM

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