Monument record MCC5437 - Area around tennis courts, St Helena's School, Sheepen Road, Colchester
Summary
Two features observed in trenches, one of which was certainly archaeological and a large number of late Iron Age/Roman loose finds.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9870 2584 (85m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During the digging of trenches around the tennis courts two pit-like features were observed, one of which was definitely archaeological and contained tegula roof tile of Roman date. Roman building material and pottery of late Iron Age/Roman date were also recovered.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX65612 DESC TEXT: Holloway, Ben. 2002. An archaeological watching brief on the installation of tennis court floodlights at St Helena's School, Sheepen Road, Colchester. CAT Report 188.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM