MCC2918 - Post-medieval rectilinear trench, north of Gosbecks, Colchester

Element record MCC2918 - Post-medieval rectilinear trench, north of Gosbecks, Colchester

Summary

Unusual post-medieval rectilinear trench recorded during Site B excavations in advance of the construction of Cunobelin Way (and the housing estate to the north), north of Gosbecks Archaeological Park, in 1995-6.

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Grid reference	TL 96815 22896 (point)
Map sheet	TL92SE
County	ESSEX
Civil Parish	STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

TRENCH? (Post Medieval Colchester 1 to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Full Description

A narrow rectilinear trench BF75 with steep vertical sides and a stepped or crenellated plan was found at the site north of Gosbecks, 1995-6. It contained pottery of 17th to 19th century date and its purpose is unknown.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SCC972 EXCAV REPORT: Benfield, Stephen (CAT). 2008. Excavations of Late Iron Age and Roman features and a Roman road north of Gosbecks Archaeological Park, Colchester, Essex 1995-1996. CAT report 127, p.10.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Intervention: Excavations of late Iron Age and Roman features (including a Roman road), north of Gosbecks, Colchester, 1995-6 (Ref: ECC2799) (ECC2799)

Record last edited

Dec 20 2016 10:34AM