Monument record MCC5431 - Test-pit survey at Balkerne Heights (former St Mary's hospital site), Colchester
Summary
A survey on 14 excavated test-pits demonstrated surviving Roman deposits across the whole site.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9917 2525 (46m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Most of the deposits consisted of Roman soil accumulation layers and fills of deeper features representing pits or graves. A substantial Roman feature in the southwest corner probably represents the town ditch. Close to this part of a stone and mortar Roman building foundation was observed, and to the west part of a Roman street or lane was recorded. Average depth of surviving Roman deposits was about 0.8m in depth. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX65596 DESC TEXT: Benfield, S. 2003. A test-pit survey on the Balkerne Heights development (the former St Mary's hospital site), Colchester, Essex. CAT Report256. CAT Report 256.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 6 2016 8:18AM