Element record MCC3044 - Undated ditch, rear of 284-300 Shrub End Road, Colchester
Summary
A narrow undated ditch aligned northeast/south-west was defined in a trial-trenched evaluation in 2015. No finds were recovered from this feature, and it was very shallow (with a depth of 120mm at its deepest). Very little can be said about this ditch, but the most likely interpretation would be a prehistoric landscape feature.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9695 2302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Five 15m-long x 1.8m wide trenches (a 5% sample) were excavated on land north of Gosbecks Archaeological Park, in response to a planning application for the proposed development of the site, comprising the construction of five bungalows and garages, with associated parking and access (CBC Planning Ref: 150478). <1>
A narrow 270mm wide ditch aligned northeast/south-west in T4 (F13). No finds were recovered from this feature, and it was very shallow (with a depth of 120mm at its deepest). Very little can be said about this ditch, but the most likely interpretation would be a prehistoric landscape feature.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC1031 Evaluation Report: Baister, M (CAT). 2015. Archaeological evaluation at land to the rear of 284-300 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2017 8:47AM