Monument record MCC5389 - Late Iron Age and Roman features, University of Essex, Land adjacent to Elmstead and Boundary Road, Colchester.
Summary
A number of Late Iron Age and Roman features with traces of earlier prehistoric activity.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0229 2419 (460m by 374m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A number of Late Iron Age and Roman ditches and postholes were uncovered . These features date to the first half of the 1st century AD and were possibly associated with agricultural activity on the west facing valley slope. Residual Bronze Age pottery and Neolithic worked flint were recovered, suggesting earlier prehistoric activity in the area. The site is east of four possible Bronze Age ring ditches (EHER 2413) previously seen on AP's. A scatter of undated features and a modern field boundary were also recorded. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX65093 Evaluation Report: Ennis, T. 2004. Land adjacent to Elmstead Road and Boundary Road, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2021 5:14PM