Monument record MCC5400 - First Eastern National Bus Station, Queen Street, Colchester

Summary

Evaluation trenches dug at the National Bus Station revealed archaeological material ranging from Roman through Post Medieval into the modern period.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0001 2514 (42m by 96m)
Map sheet TM02NW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

Four Evaluation trenches were dug at the First Eastern National bus station, Queen Street in preperation for the design of a new visual arts facility, planned as part of the Queen Street regeneration project. The archaeological material recorded on the site ranged from Roman through to post medieval and into the modern periods. The majority of the recorded features were of Post Medieval date, although Roman building demolition and floor layers were also observed.
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Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: Holloway, Ben. 2003. An Archaeological evaluation at the First Eastern National bus station, Queen Street , Colchester Essex May-June 2003.
  • <2> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Holloway, Ben. 2003. Essex Heritage Conservation Record Summery Sheet.

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Record last edited

Feb 5 2017 2:22PM

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