Element Group record MCC3029 - Late Iron Age/early Roman pits, St Helena School, Colchester

Summary

Several late Iron Age/ early Roman pits, St Helena School, Sheepen Road, recorded in 2006.

Location

Grid reference TL 9894 2581 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Four shallow pits with abundant finds, sealed by a dark blackish brown charcoally dump layer. Finds from the pits can be dated to c.AD 5-60.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> EXCAV REPORT: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2006. An archaeological excavation of a foundation trench at the drama block, St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 384, p.2.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 20 2016 3:42PM

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