Find Spot record MCC5171 - Colchester, 64-76 Hythe Hill.
Summary
Earliest occupation on site dated to 12th- 13th Century extending to the 16th Century, during the 17th C the street frontage was built up .
Location
| Grid reference | TM 011 245 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Excavation of trenches for a new building fronting onto Hythe Hill.
A few prehistoric finds and small quantities of Roman building material indicate possible activity in the area. Earliest occupation on site dated to 12th- 13th Century extending to the 16th Century, consisting of a number of pits and some small pits or postholes indicating a possible building.
During the 17th C the street frontage was built up and occupied by a series of timber framed buildings, probably three properties.<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX62002 DESC TEXT: Colchester Archaeological Trust. 1999. Fieldwork Summaries 1999. Pg 3.
- <2> SEX62003 Article in serial: Trans Essex. 2000. EAH 31 ref: 1999-143.
- <3> SEX62006 EXCAV REPORT: Benfield, S. 2001. Archaeological excavations at 67-76 Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex. Accession no 1999.143.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM