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) |
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Map sheet | TM02NW |
Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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)
Finds (11)
- VESSEL (Post Medieval Colchester 1 to Modern - 1540 AD to 2050 AD)
- VESSEL (Late Iron Age to Late Roman Colonia - 100 BC to 409 AD)
- WALL PAINTING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval Colchester 1 to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- MOSAIC (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BOTTLE (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
- FLOOR TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PIN (Medieval Colchester I. to Post Medieval Colchester 2 - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- LAST (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2017 2:22PM